While choosing the right timing to apply for Social Security retirement benefits can be complicated, the actual process of applying is a lot more straightforward. You can apply for your monthly ...

The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of all seniors whose provisional income -- adjusted gross income ...

Dear Rusty: I just turned 65 years old in February 2025. I need to sign up for Social Security but don't even know where to start. Signed: Seeking Assistance You may already be aware that age 65 is ...

Applying for Social Security benefits is a major financial decision, and deciding when to do it can have significant effects on the amount of money you receive in retirement and when. Deciding when to ...

A Social Security number is one of the most essential pieces of personal documentation, used for employment eligibility verification, your personal tax file, credit card and loan applications and ...

An online tool can help you estimate your monthly Social Security benefit at every claiming age. You receive benefits in the month after the month they're due, and you cannot receive checks until ...

The Social Security Administration has made a major update to its Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application, hoping that Americans will be able to apply for benefits more easily. SSI provides ...

Today's Social Security column addresses questions about how long you have to withdraw an application for benefits, applying online to switch from survivor's benefits to retirement benefits and the ...

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 ...