Over 2.5 million people in the United States receive Social Security benefits, and more become eligible each year. If you are eligible for benefits, here’s what you need to know to apply. Before ...

Q: I will be 65 years old soon. Do I have to wait for my Medicare until age 70 if I am going to wait until age 70 to start my retirement benefit? A: Even if you have decided to wait until after you ...

When it comes to buying homes, baby boomers lead the pack with the largest share of home purchases. Older mortgage applicants may face income-related challenges getting approved for home loans.

There have been a lot of Social Security changes so far in 2025, and that can leave you feeling pretty nervous if you depend on your checks to cover your basic expenses. Some of the changes have sent ...

Social Security has started increasing the full retirement age for some age groups. See what age you are eligible to retire ...

Traditionally, investors have been encouraged to move toward bonds as they approach retirement. While stocks have the potential to benefit from capital appreciation and dividends, they can also be ...

I plan to claim Social Security at 70 so I can maximize my lifetime benefit. Claiming early might be a better choice if you have little savings or a short life expectancy. Future Social Security ...