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 ...
Government Executive

Shutdown or not, there are things to do

The government shutdown has raised lots of questions about the retirement process, and retirement benefits, for federal ...
The Motley Fool

What Happens to Your Social Security Benefit When Your Spouse Dies? Every Retired Couple Needs to Know.

Workers and spouses become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, but widow(er)s are eligible for survivors' benefits at age 60. Survivors' benefits let widow(er)s inherit their ...
Newsweek

No Social Security Payment Is Being Paid This Week. Here’s Why

The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes monthly benefits to retirees, people with disabilities and the families of deceased workers. Because there are multiple payment types and about 70 ...