Locking in guaranteed payments early can be appealing, but retirees should carefully consider the long-term impact.

The Social Security Administration had planned to eliminate all paper checks by Sept. 30. Now the agency says it will ...

The year 2035 feels a long way off, especially when you're still stuck in a 9-to-5 job you don't like. If you plan to retire in a decade or so, you probably can't wait until you can sign up for ...

Social Security cuts aren't set in stone. But at this point, everyone needs to plan for them. The sooner you do, the less of a blow they might deal to your retirement finances.

Certified financial planner Christopher Stroup offered ways to diversify income, creat tax-efficient strategies and bring in income.

More than three-quarters of Americans fear Social Security won't provide enough to live on when they retire, AARP study finds ...

What to know about the '8-year rule of Social Security' Most people nearing retirement are aware that they can start receiving Social Security as early as age 62 or delay up to age 70. However ...