Social Security retirement benefits aren't automatic. You can apply up to four months before you want them to start. Many, or all, of the products featured on this page are from our advertising ...

Over 2.5 million people in the United States receive Social Security benefits, and more become eligible each year. If you are eligible for benefits, here’s what you need to know to apply. Before ...

The Social Security Administration offers three different ways you can apply for your retirement and/or spouses benefits, depending on your preference and how much help you need. Here’s a rundown of ...

U.S. Social Security card designs over the past several decades are shown in this photo illustration in 2017. Will 2025 be the year you retire? There are a few changes coming to Social Security in ...

It's easy to associate collecting Social Security benefits with retirement, but you can actually work while receiving benefits. It doesn't come without some temporary drawbacks but it largely depends ...

Q: I will be 65 years old soon. Do I have to wait for my Medicare until age 70 if I am going to wait until age 70 to start my retirement benefit? A: Even if you have decided to wait until after you ...

In the months before your transition from federal employee to CSRS or FERS annuitant, you may need a to-do list to help you remember what needs to be done. With so many employees facing early ...

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