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 ...

Applying early will shrink your checks by up to 30%, depending on how soon you do it. That can cost you tens of thousands of ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks.

One final limitation is that you cannot claim a spousal benefit until your partner has applied for checks. There is an ...

Federal employees older than 70 may be leaving thousands on the table. Find out if you or your spouse are missing Social ...

The earliest you can file for spousal benefits is at age 62. You could qualify for benefits equal to 50% of your spouse's amount. If you're divorced, you may still qualify for benefits based on an ...