If you've recently gotten remarried or you're about to, retirement might not be the first thing on your mind. But there's no denying that marriage has a serious effect on what your retirement will ...

I recently examined the topic of Social Security and a common misconception that affects many individuals planning for retirement. This discussion examines why some individuals opt to claim Social ...

Navigating Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding the basics can help individuals make informed decisions that impact their financial future. In today’s Living Akamai segment, Kay ...

The Social Security Administration assigns you a full retirement age (FRA) based on your birth year. Yours is 67 if you were born in 1960 or later. Older adults have younger FRAs. You must apply at ...

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- It's a benefit you likely pay into, whether you're aware of it or not. Social Security is a government program that provides a fixed income for retirees. "You pay into Social ...

Social Security is America’s most expensive program, accounting for more than one in five dollars in the federal budget. A perennial political hot-button topic, Social Security is subject to political ...

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 ...

Social Security can make or break retirement for many older Americans, and your marital status can have a direct impact on how much you receive. Married, divorced, and widowed spouses could be ...