Mastering these basics could be just the confidence-booster you need before you apply.

I am a 63-year-old single lady, and I have questions regarding Social Security “early retirement,” though I will still be ...

After 16 years of marriage, we were divorced. I have never remarried, but he has. When he starts collecting Social Security ...

Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. In August 2025, retired workers received an average ...

Determining the best age for you requires you to dive deeper into all of your options.

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dear Liz: I am 68 and still working. I plan to wait until age 70 to maximize my benefit before taking Social ...

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Dear Liz: I’m 59. In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 will reduce your monthly retirement benefit by up to 30% and your spousal benefit by up to 35%. If you're still working, you could lose more benefits to the earnings ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...