Social security benefits

Some people claim that taking Social Security early is the right move. Here's why that's absolutely the wrong move for your retirement.

Bankrate.com provides a FREE social security estimator and other benefits calculators to help consumers estimate how much to expect from Social Security benefits.

How Do Social Security Benefits Work During Retirement? - Social Security can be confusing and needs planning. Get the facts and information you need about Social Security during retirement.

Taking Social Security benefits early may reduce total program earnings, but doing so makes sense in several scenarios.

Marital status affects your Social Security benefits. Learn about your benefits based on your marital status: single, married, divorced, and widowed.

If you are in the U.S. legally and meet certain criteria, you can collect benefits. Find out if you qualify.

Social Security provides a key financial lifeline for majority of U.S. retirees, but it's not always easy to navigate all its rules and requirements.

Married couples can sometimes strategize the timing of their Social Security retirement benefits to get higher benefits for one or both spouses.

Social Security spousal benefits could be a great option for many Americans.

Plus three key ways to maximize your spousal benefits