If you're entitled to these benefits, it's crucial to understand how they work.

Learn how divorced spouse Social Security benefits work, including eligibility, how much you can receive, and the steps to claim benefits based on an ex-spouse’s record.

More than a quarter of Americans first claim Social Security benefits at age 62, permanently diminishing their retirement payments.

Social Security's spousal benefits can be a financial lifeline for many people later in life. But it's important to understand the nuances of claiming those benefits. Here are three rules you should ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. Are you getting ready to file for Social Security benefits?

While it's easy to imagine a retiree or their spouse receiving Social Security, you may be surprised to learn that children can also receive benefits, even if both parents are still alive. Here's how.

Nine out of 10 Americans age 65 and older are currently receiving some form of Social Security. And Gallup polling finds 57% of retired Americans consider Social Security to be a major source of their ...

The retirement decision most Americans will face before they turn 62 is deceptively simple on the surface: sign up for Social Security and start getting checks, or wait. Millions of people choose the ...