If your spouse never worked or worked very part-time, they may not be eligible for Social Security based on their own earnings record. Instead, they may be limited to spousal benefit from Social Security. Your spouse may, in that case, be entitled to up to 50% of your monthly Social Security benefit at full retirement age.

You may not remember much from 1975, but it was when Gerald Ford was president, Saturday Night Live premiered on TV, and the Vietnam War ended.

Social Security will run out of money in 2035. It really doesn’t work that way. The fund will only be able to 83% or so of the benefits it pays today. That number will drop to 70% a few years after that.

"Boring" is a word that frequently comes to mind when people think about doing their taxes. But if you're a retiree living off a fixed income, tax time can also be stressful. You probably don't have an employer withholding money for taxes upfront,

Social Security is likely a big part of your retirement planning, and it's best to have all the facts straight before you sign up.

Many Americans look forward to retirement as a time to maximize their Social Security benefits and pursue their goals. However, a recent change in the retirement age may prompt some to rethink their plans.

Social Security is an important piece of the retirement puzzle, particularly for middle-class retirees who count on the safety net to supplement their post-career income. But if you see Social Security as an income centerpiece,