The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

In certain situations, claiming your spouse’s Social Security instead of your own can actually lead to bigger checks and long-term financial security. If you’re married, divorced, or widowed, understanding these unique options can mean the difference between scraping by and living comfortably. Here are eight real-life scenarios where tapping into…

The leader of Reform UK, Nigel Farage, recently announced that if in government, his party would abolish the two-child limit on benefits. This social security policy restricts the payment of means-tested benefits to the first two children of a family.

It's the club no one wants to join. But if you are over 50 and still paying student loans, there are ways to tackle both debt and retirement savings.

In a world where personal information is as valuable as currency, tossing away sensitive documents without a second thought is like leaving the front door wide open. Identity theft, fraud, and data breaches don’t just happen online—they often start in the trash. Many people unknowingly expose themselves to risk by…

If retirement's a puzzle you're struggling with, try answering these five questions. The answers will guide you toward a solution.

Retiring twice sounds like something reserved for billionaires or lottery winners, but it’s not. It simply means taking a break from full-time work, living off...

If you’re like most Americans, you’ve spent decades working, contributing to Social Security with every paycheck, and trusting that one day those contributions would come...

The idea of retirement has long been sold as a reward after decades of hard work: contribute to your 401(k), maybe open an IRA, and...

If you’ve noticed a decrease in your Social Security payment this month, you’re not alone. Several factors can lead to a reduced check, some of...