Check if automatic. If not, use the 7-month IEP (3 months before 65th birthday). Apply online via SS to avoid penalties.

Nestled in the heart of Macon County where the Appalachian and Nantahala mountains play a game of “who’s more majestic,” Franklin offers that rare combination of natural splendor and wallet-friendly ...

You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you'll receive less. If you're waiting until 65 or later, here are 6 ...

One sign that you may be ready to claim your Social Security benefits is if you've reached the age of 62 -- because that's the earliest age at which retirement benefits can be claimed. You can claim ...

The Social Security Administration penalizes you for every month you claim checks under your FRA. You lose 5/9 of 1% per ...

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signed a bill in Trenton that will eliminate the state tax on Social Security, tips, and overtime.The ...

For each year you delay Social Security beyond full retirement age, you accrue delayed retirement credits that boost your ...

The majority of people retire early, leaving the workforce before reaching their full retirement age (FRA). Maybe you should, ...

Converting pre-tax retirement accounts to a Roth IRA can be a smart move for tax planning, but timing is crucial. Large conversions can trigger IRMAA (Income-Related Monthly Adjustment Amount), which ...

Though signing up for Social Security at 70 will put more money in your pocket each month, you're also missing out on many ...

Several mid-Michigan communities are among those eligible to seek a share of $720 million in a nationwide opioid settlement with eight drug makers but they must sign up by Oct. 8, according to a news ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's SSI ...