When you have questions, it’s important to get information from the most trusted source. The official website, ssa.gov, is ...

Your filing age will have an effect on the amount of Social Security you get each month. Before claiming benefits, figure out if you're old enough to avoid a reduction. Assess your work situation and ...

Each week, in our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter editor, answers questions on topics submitted by readers. This week she's looking at six questions on the taxation of ...

Discover how working after full retirement age can enhance your Social Security benefits through payroll tax contributions. Learn the benefits of continuing employment.

Whether you're retired or soon to be retired, you understand the important role Social Security benefits play in a retiree's life. For some, it's the only thing preventing them from falling into ...

Age 62 is the earliest point to claim Social Security. Filing then will result in reduced monthly benefits. It's not necessarily a mistake to file that early, though. On a recent trip, my husband and ...

1. Have I reached my full retirement age? The nice thing about Social Security is that benefits become available starting at age 62. But if you want your monthly benefit without a reduction, you'll ...