*Refers to the latest 2 years of stltoday.com stories. Cancel anytime. Congress unexpectedly took away a popular Social Security strategy last month — one financial planners frequently advised their ...

There's a reason 62 is a very popular age to file for Social Security. It happens to be the earliest age seniors are allowed to sign up for benefits. Many retirees are aware that they can't get their ...

Social Security is one of the richest pensions ever created. Unfortunately, it is also extremely complicated. It’s governed by over 2,700 rules, and most couples have over 500 potential filing ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Independent forecasts point to Social Security's 2026 COLA making history -- but there's a catch. A sour note will likely be cast over this year's COLA announcement because of a rapidly rising expense ...

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According to The Nationwide Retirement Institute 2025 Social Security Survey, Americans are deeply concerned about Social Security. That makes complete sense, given that most retirees rely on its ...

Social Security sounds pretty simple, right? Claim early and get a smaller check. Wait longer, and you’ll earn more. But beyond the basics are dozens of lesser-known strategies that dramatically ...

Social Security benefits are reduced or increased if you claim before or after your full retirement age, respectively. Age 62 is the earliest you can claim benefits, and 70 is the latest you can delay ...

Social Security's most-anticipated reveal, the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), is less than two weeks away. Independent forecasts point to Social Security's 2026 COLA making history -- but ...