A couple of weeks ago, I wrote a column about some of the most common questions I receive. This week, I thought it would be ...

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First, ask yourself what kind of retirement you want: big and splashy or simple and sweet. Then you can run the numbers to ...

Social Security has become a cornerstone of the American retirement system and works to keep over 16 million retirees above ...

Drawing down retirement savings or using an annuity can help you put off claiming Social Security until age 67 or later. This ...

If you claim Social Security after turning 70, Social Security may not pay you all of the benefits you could've had sooner.

Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security can be tricky. Although the monthly benefit you get in retirement is based on your ...

Social Security will pay benefits based on your partner's work record if the spousal benefit is higher than your own ...

Carl Carlson of Carlson Financial said everyone should consider 5 factors when deciding when to start claiming Social Security benefits.

While the average age for retired workers to take Social Security is 65, that doesn’t mean it’s the best option for you.