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To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...

If you plan on retiring in the near future, you're probably thinking about applying for Social Security benefits. There are several factors to consider before taking the plunge, but knowing the ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

The two main factors that affect the value of your federal retirement benefit are your high-three average salary and your ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

If you are retiring soon, you should have submitted your retirement application, usually through the Online Retirement Application (ORA) system. Retirement involves important, sometimes irreversible ...

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

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 ...