Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. And that confusion comes at a time when they ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

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To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

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I'm 67, a federal employee, and will claim Social Security at 70 in 2028. I reached full retirement age this past spring, with monthly benefits totaling $2,642. As it stands, the monthly benefit I ...

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Do you know about this clever trick that could mean increasing your monthly Social Security checks? Learn how this "do-over" can help your retirement plan.