A reality check on news headlines about the financial status of Social Security
Q: Recently, I was listening to a radio program in which the host described Social Security as a welfare program. He said millions of people are getting benefits they never
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How Social Security benefits are taxed and why the current system may lead to higher tax liabilities.
Higher-income workers will pay more in payroll taxes next year to support Social Security, while retirees and other program beneficiaries see a scant increase in their monthly benefits.
Not understanding how Social Security benefits work can put your retirement at risk. Here's a look at claiming strategies, tax angles and more to help you make sense of a complicated program.
At what age you start collecting Social Security benefits can have a big impact on how much you receive each month. Depending on how long you live, it can also make a big difference in the total of benefits you receive. Here, two financial advisers debate the best age to start.
Some older Americans say they are getting wrong information from the Social Security Administration as they face a crucial deadline to take advantage of popular benefit-claiming strategies that are being eliminated.
Gail Buckner, CFP, cracks the code on how Social Security benefits are calculated, and offers some strategies on how to maximize it.
What's the payoff for working most of your life and paying Social Security tax into the system? When your time to retire finally comes, you'll be eligible to receive Social Security benefits based on your work history and when you choose to begin receiving benefits. If you're married, you may have additional options for Social Security, even if one spouse has worked little or not at all.
If you're nearing retirement or you recently retired, you probably have plenty of questions about Social Security retirement benefits. Here are answers to 10 common queries posted online by the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Taking your Social Security benefits at the right time may help maximize your benefit.