Dear Rusty: I was referred to you to ask a question about Social Security benefits. I receive about $1,700 a month from Social Security while my husband receives only approximately $750 monthly. Is he ...

Older parents can take advantage of a little-known Social Security benefit that could help them maximize total lifetime benefits, experts said. If you’re at least 62, you may be able to claim Social ...

Many people are under the misconception that once you start collecting Social Security, you have to stop working. Fortunately, this is not true. On a much lighter note, you can collect your Social ...

Dear Rusty: I hope you can answer this question. I’m currently receiving Social Security Disability benefits, and I will be turning 65 in February 2026. I’m confused as to how Social Security ...

Older parents can take advantage of a little-known Social Security benefit that could help them maximize total lifetime benefits, experts said. If you’re at least 62, you may be able to claim Social ...

Despite the federal government shutdown, Social Security benefits will continue to be sent to beneficiaries across Michigan, though local Social Security offices will offer limited services until ...

Got gaps in your earnings record? Catching them now could mean more money later. Sabrina Karl has over two decades of experience writing about savings, CDs, and other banking topics. She is currently ...

Dear Liz: I’m 59. In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and am not a homeowner but I have been blessed with a modest inheritance. What financial ...

The cost-of-living adjustment could be as high as 2.8% for 2026 Social Security's COLA has averaged 2.6% across more than 20 years, according to the Senior Citizens League. With Social Security's ...

Some Social Security recipients recently had to find a new way to receive their payments. The Social Security Administration phased out paper checks starting September 30, opting to send payments only ...

I will be retiring once I turn 65 next year. My early retirement benefit is currently being calculated at $2,200 per month. My husband became sick but did not have enough credits to qualify for ...

When parents separate, questions about where the children will live, and whether one parent can move away with them, often become some of the most emotionally charged and legally complex issues.