As an American taxpayer, you’ve likely heard about Social Security your entire working life, and perhaps even bemoaned the amount of taxes that are subtracted from your paycheck. However, as you approach retirement age,

Spousal benefits can be a lifeline for seniors who established a single-income household. Spouses who shortened their careers and stayed home to raise kids and manage a household can still receive a nice-sized monthly check thanks to spousal benefits.

Retirees with public pensions and their spouses are now eligible for their full Social Security benefits.

The new Social Security Fairness Act was just signed into law by President Biden. What is the Act and how could it impact your Social Security benefits in 2025?

Not many people will qualify for the maximum possible benefit, but everyone can learn from what it takes to max out Social Security.

Two provisions have been eliminated that reduced Social Security benefits for public workers who receive pensions. Here’s what that means for retirees.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) automatically pays you the larger of your own retirement benefit and your spousal benefit if you're eligible for both. Your own retirement benefit is based on your average monthly income throughout your working years, adjusted for inflation and your age when you claim it.

Retirement security has taken a major step forward for public sector pensioners following a significant reform of the US Social Security system. The approval of the Social Security Fairness Act in 2024 marks a historic victory by eliminating two long-standing and contentious provisions,

U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law on Jan. 5., increasing the ability of retired public service workers who receive pensions to access Social Security benefits.