Delaying Social Security isn’t for everyone—but for these 5 types of people, it could mean bigger checks and long-term ...

In a recent podcast, Barbara Ginty reassured listeners that while Social Security isn't going away, it does face pressures ...

Switching from one type of Social Security benefit to another is possible for some married people, but mind the rules.

To qualify for Social Security spousal benefits, it's not enough to be over the minimum age of 62 while married to a worker ...

Partisans will disagree over how "beautiful" President Donald Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" is. But there’s little question that Trump’s signature tax and spending legislation is "big." Since Trump ...

The two non-negotiable factors to qualify for Social Security spousal benefits are: the qualifying spouse currently receiving ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

We also worry that our Social Security and Medicare benefits will be stripped away. We rely on them to live. We both paid ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a modest retirement. Our house is paid for, and we have little ...

DEAR ABBY: My spouse and I are retired and on Social Security. We’ve both worked hard all our lives and are content living a ...