There are several important decisions to make about your Social Security benefits. You decide how many years you work and which jobs you work at. You also choose when you sign up. All these choices ...

While choosing the right timing to apply for Social Security retirement benefits can be complicated, the actual process of applying is a lot more straightforward. You can apply for your monthly ...

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Dear Rusty: I just turned 65 years old in February 2025. I need to sign up for Social Security but don’t even know where to start. Signed: Seeking Assistance Dear Seeking: It is fairly easy to sign up ...

Many people are mentally ready to start receiving Social Security checks long before they become eligible for them at 62. But wanting checks and actually applying for them are two separate things. If ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work anymore. But I’ve read that getting ...

When it comes to Social Security, a common misconception is that only those who have a traditional job can claim monthly ...

There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

Dear Rusty: I just turned 65 years old in February 2025. I need to sign up for Social Security but don't even know where to start. Signed: Seeking Assistance You may already be aware that age 65 is ...