For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them ...

Over 2.5 million people in the United States receive Social Security benefits, and more become eligible each year. If you are eligible for benefits, here’s what you need to know to apply. Before ...

Federal employees older than 70 may be leaving thousands on the table. Find out if you or your spouse are missing Social ...

It's easy to associate collecting Social Security benefits with retirement, but you can actually work while receiving benefits. It doesn't come without some temporary drawbacks but it largely depends ...

Waiting until 70 will maximize their monthly benefit checks. The earliest age to apply for Social Security is 62, but benefit ...

In the months before your transition from federal employee to CSRS or FERS annuitant, you may need a to-do list to help you remember what needs to be done. With so many employees facing early ...

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...

Spousal benefits allow you to claim up to 50% of your spouse's Social Security benefit. Divorce doesn't prevent you from claiming spousal benefits, provided you were married long enough and are ...

Traditionally, investors have been encouraged to move toward bonds as they approach retirement. While stocks have the potential to benefit from capital appreciation and dividends, they can also be ...