The beginning of a year is always an ideal time for financial planning and making important monetary decisions. For many ...

Now you'll often hear that if you're in good health going into retirement, it pays to delay Social Security until 70. The ...

Social Security benefits are not taxed in most states, but for 2026, eight states still tax Social Security benefits. (That's ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

When should you claim Social Security benefits? Everyone who is retiring must grapple with this question, and because you can ...

Making the right decisions about Social Security can substantially increase your lifetime benefits. Calculating your break-even point is one key tip to help ensure you are making smart claiming ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

It's important to claim Social Security at the right time. That means understanding the implications of filing at various ages. There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

Dave Ramsey has created a name for himself in the world of personal finance as being extremely conservative when it comes to ...

Dave Ramsey has been very clear on when you should claim Social Security. Both on podcasts and on the Ramsey Solutions blog, ...