Divorce doesn't always sever financial ties, especially when it comes to Social Security. If you're nearing retirement and ...

Your age at sign up will dictate the size of your Social Security benefit. Spouses can coordinate their claiming strategies ...

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 ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

Claiming Social Security in 2026 comes with lasting trade-offs. Learn how timing, earnings limits, taxes, and Medicare costs ...

This week, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their final payments of 2025. Here's a peak into the 2026 changes ...

The overall award rate for Social Security disability benefits was at a near-record low of 31 percent in 2023.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

The last Social Security benefit of 2025 will be dispersed this week, and January's SSI check comes next week. Learn how the holidays will impact payment schedules.

Nine states still tax Social Security benefits in 2025. Rules vary by age and income. Colorado, Connecticut, and Minnesota ...

Katherine Peach Social Security beneficiaries will see a host of changes starting in January, ranging from the good (a new ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...