When it comes to filing for Social Security, everyone should be taking steps to maximize their eligible Social Security benefits. However, findings of a Center for Retirement Research at Boston ...

In prior columns, I gave readers a brief history of Social Security by highlighting the major changes to the program brought ...

Taking Social Security early reduces your monthly benefit. You can claim benefits as early as age 62, but every year you wait increases your monthly payments by two-thirds of 1%, or 8% per year, ...

You may still be eligible to claim Social Security on your ex's work record if you were married for at least 10 years before divorcing. If you remarry, you will lose the ability to claim Social ...

Dear Rusty: After 16 years of marriage, we were divorced. I have never remarried, but he has. When he starts collecting Social Security (he is 64 now and still working), is it true that I can claim ex ...

Spouses with no work history can still claim Social Security benefits in certain situations. The spousal benefit can be as much as 50% of the retired worker's primary insurance amount. Spouses cannot ...

Home Retirement Social Security Strategies for Women to Maximize Social Security Benefits Because women often are paid less than men and live longer, it is critical that they review their eligible ...