Before applying for Social Security, consider when you want to begin receiving benefits and know your options.

More than 50% of all prospective retirees now file for their Social Security benefits online, according to the Social Security Administration. That's a safe and efficient option even for people ...

Looking to retire soon? Learn how to apply for Social Security retirement benefits, and what you can expect when you apply.

Question: What is the easiest way to apply for my Social Security retirement benefits, and how far in advance do I need to apply before I start collecting? Answer: The Social Security ...

You can begin collecting Social Security retirement benefits as early as the age of 62, but you'll receive less per check than if you apply for benefits at your full retirement age or at 70 ...

People who started receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits before age 65 do not need to apply because they will be automatically enrolled in Medicare at age 65.

Many people don't even know their full retirement age for Social Security purposes. Here's what that number means and what the rules around it entail.

The easiest way to apply Like most financial products and services these days, the easiest way to apply for Social Security retirement benefits is online.

To help incentivize retirement savings, the IRS has created the Retirement Savings Contributions Credit, or Saver’s Credit.

Most people can't afford to waste money on taxes during retirement. Find out everything you need to know now.