Social security benefits

It pays to delay payments, if you can afford it.

Published: Dec. 09, 2024 Millions of Americans will receive higher monthly Social Security benefits in 2025. The tens of millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) should be aware of recent changes that may impact their monthly checks in 2025. In 2023, an average of roughly 67 million Americans per month were collecting Social Security benefits, totaling over $1 trillion dollars in benefits paid during the year, according to the Social

Spousal benefits can be pretty big. How much will yours be?

CPA financial planners need to consider their clients’ unique circumstances and help them avoid mistakes that could lead to the wrong decision.

The Social Security Administration is not helping certain people get money to which they are entitled, a report says.

Some people claim that taking Social Security early is the right move. Here's why that's absolutely the wrong move for your retirement.

Ed Zurndorfer outlines some of the challenges federal employees and retirees should be aware of when waiting until they reach FRA to start receiving their monthly Social Security benefits. Practical examples are included

For those nearing retirement age or already receiving Social Security benefits, it’s important to stay up to date on upcoming changes to how benefits are paid out.

Use these six strategies to increase your household's lifetime benefits

Double dipping on benefits?