This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Considering the importance of Social Security, it begs ...

Questions on when to take Social Security benefits, what inflation-adjusted earnings are and more are answered in today's column. SDI Productions / Getty Images I recently did a couple of media ...

If you’re searching for answers about retirement, it can be frustrating when nobody can tell you what you should do, especially when it comes to a basic question that seems like it should have a ...

I recently did a couple of media interviews. One was a podcast and the other was a radio show. The hosts of both media outlets asked me essentially the same thing: “What are the most common questions ...

Both married couples and common-law couples should be thinking about their Social Security options. RgStudio / Getty Images A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column about some of the most common ...

There isn't a one-size-fits all answer for what age you should start collecting Social Security. Ask yourself these questions ...

Before you claim Social Security, you must ask yourself some questions to ensure you won't regret your choice. By getting answers, you can decide if you're truly ready to move forward or if you need ...

There is probably no question I am asked more often than some version of this: “When should I file for Social Security?” And I’ve discerned from my emails over the years that there is no issue senior ...

Question: I called Social Security's toll-free number over the weekend and received an automated system. When do employees answer the calls? Answer: You can talk with a Social Security representative ...

As Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano tells it, callers only had to wait an average of 8 minutes to speak to an agent on the phone in July. “We had a bold goal of single-digit wait time on ...