The Social Security Administration offers three different ways you can apply for your retirement and/or spouses benefits, depending on your preference and how much help you need. Here’s a rundown of ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important message for people planning to retire in 2026. January is a critical month ...

The top Social Security retirement check has climbed to $5,108 per month, a figure that can make the difference between a tight retirement and one with real breathing room. Qualifying for that maximum ...

Many federal employees may not realize they are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. I recently spoke to a couple in their 70s about the husband’s upcoming retirement from federal service ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Working a lifetime typically pays off when people reach retirement age and can enjoy the benefits they've accumulated over ...

In the months before your transition from federal employee to CSRS or FERS annuitant, you may need a to-do list to help you remember what needs to be done. With so many employees facing early ...