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To see the impact of different claiming decisions, let's compare them for ages 62, 67, and 70. Those are notable ages because it's the earliest you can claim Social Security, the full retirement age ...

Millions of people receiving Social Security benefits could see an increase in their monthly payments due to a new law signed ...

Adopting the Australian model could ensure higher levels of benefits for retirees and contribute toward making Social ...

Retirement planning is complicated and high-stakes -- a recipe for mistakes with major consequences. Here are the most common ...

Understanding how investment income impacts your Social Security benefits is crucial for financial planning. While many worry ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is gearing up to tighten its reins in 2025, potentially hitting pause on payments to ...

Some 2.8 million Americans may be eligible to receive an increase in their monthly Social Security benefits. Are you one of ...

As one reader writes, the "old trope of work-or-volunteer remedies" recalls the “welfare queen” stereotype of 40 years ago, ...

Before touching your Thrift Savings Plan funds, make sure you understand the rules—and the risks—you might not have planned ...

New Jersey’s top rate is one of the highest in the country, according to the Tax Foundation. Moreover, according to ...

The Trump administration's efforts to crack down on illegal immigration through taxes isn't confined to legislation. The IRS in April reached an information-sharing agreement with ICE to share ...