Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

During the federal government shutdown, Social Security benefit payments will still go out on time, according to the agency. But certain services may not be available as the Social Security ...

Claiming spousal benefits allows you to earn up to 50% of the primary claiming spouse's benefit. Note that claiming spousal benefits early results in a larger reduction than for standard benefits.

I am 74, female, and alone without a family. I have been retired from engineering for 10 years. At the age of 64, I couldn’t find work anymore. After the age of 50, I really only had sporadic contract ...