Social Security Basics: 12 Things You Must Know to Maximize Your Benefits

Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your ...

How should I receive Social Security survivor benefits?

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced ...

The Savings Game: Timing is key for initiating survivor benefit

Q. I am 64 and recently widowed. I plan on working until age 70 before I apply for a Social Security benefit. I currently ...
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OPM’s retirement backlog skyrockets as deferred resignees begin offboarding

The federal government’s dedicated HR agency is sitting on the most pending retirement applications since the COVID-19 pandemic.

I just got a letter from Social Security claiming I was overpaid $3,000 in survivor benefits — but I’ve never even received a penny. What do I do now?

Whenever this occurs, Social Security sends a notice explaining that you were overpaid and that you have to pay the money ...

‘I don’t like it’: Nova Scotia riding reacts to MP Chris d’Entremont’s defection

MP Chris d'Entremont's defection to the Liberals came as a surprise to many voters in his Nova Scotia riding of Acadie-Annapolis, where he's been elected three times as a Conservative. Heidi Petracek ...

Justin Trudeau says he would raise taxes on top 1% to help pay for middle class tax cut

Watch Justin Trudeau says he would raise taxes on top 1% to help pay for middle class tax cut Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca ...