This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. Those planning for retirement, or inching ever-closer to ...

Considering how important Social Security is to retirees and their finances, it makes sense that many would aim to receive ...

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Considering delaying Social Security benefits until age 70 for larger checks? You're not alone. While this strategy can ...

When you apply for Social Security, you automatically apply for the greater of your benefit or half your spouse’s benefit.

According to the Social Security Administration, a spouse can only begin collecting retirement-based spousal benefits at age 62 or older. The only exception is if the spouse is caring for a qualifying ...

Those planning for retirement, or inching ever-closer to that day where retirement will become a reality, certainly have a lot to look forward to. Sure, there's going to be some hurdles to jump over ...