It's a tough decision, but an important one.

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 and ...

So today, I’m going to write a column about when and how to file for Social Security benefits. First, let me clarify the “when to file” part. If you are filing for widow’s benefits (as was the lady ...

Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is a program that provides monthly payments to disabled workers, adult children and widows or widowers. The program requires a qualifying diagnosis that ...

Waiting until full retirement age to sign up for Social Security means avoiding a reduction to your monthly benefits. If you're someone who expects to be pretty reliant on Social Security for ...

When it comes to planning for retirement, women face unique financial challenges that can negatively affect their Social Security benefits. These include longer life expectancies compared to men, the ...