When you file has a big impact on the size of your Social Security benefit. Find out how much the average retiree gets when ...

If you try to retire on Social Security alone, you may end up struggling financially. That’s because the average recipient ...

I suggest waiting in most cases, but that doesn't mean it’s always the best approach. Depending on your situation, risk tolerance and goals, your wife may want to file for Social Security now. However ...

Q: I am 67 and have not applied for my Social Security benefit yet. My wife applied for her benefit at age 70. I am not sure that waiting until 70 is best for me and my wife. I want to make sure that ...

A recent graduate of the University of Minnesota, Nina started at CNET writing breaking news stories before shifting to covering Security Security and other government benefit programs. In her spare ...

Today's Social Security column addresses questions about how spousal benefit rates are calculated, when spousal benefits can become available and when to inform SSA of monthly earnings. Larry ...

Aug. 9 is the last day veterans and survivors will be able to receive PACT Act medical benefits backdated to the law's enactment. Veterans or their survivors who want to file benefit claims for a ...