Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions you'll ever make. As you approach retirement age, gaining a clear understanding of your Social Security benefits is essential ...

Married couples can sometimes qualify for extra benefits in the form of spousal Social Security. These benefits can be ...

Last week, we looked at three former federal employees who all made the same error when completing form RI 92-19, FERS Application for Deferred or Postponed ...

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Retirement planning is a long game that requires consistent saving and intentional investing — and a working knowledge and understanding of your federal benefits. Wherever you are on your retirement ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. When discussing Social Security filing strategies with ...

Social Security benefits form the core of income for many retirees. The trust fund may be depleted by 2033, reducing future benefits. Social Security benefits have lost 20% of their buying power since ...

Approximately 40% of Social Security beneficiaries continue to work after claiming their benefits, indicating that, in many cases, Social Security benefits are insufficient to cover the total cost of ...

A record number of Americans are turning 65 years old each year through 2027, but to receive full Social Security benefits, that’s not quite old enough. In 1983, Congress passed a law to gradually ...

Spouse's, ex-spouses, and sometimes other family members can qualify for survivors benefits after a family member's death. You can receive up to 100% of your spouse's benefit if they pass away. There ...