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 ...

Discover the Social Security Special Minimum Benefit, a payment for long-term low earners that has become 'functionally ...

Congresswoman Diana Harshbarger and Senator Mike Lee re-introduced the Immediate Access for the Terminally Ill Act.

The payment includes benefits for retired workers, individuals receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and ...

If you're nearing retirement or already there, you may wonder: Can you maximize your senior benefits by waiting to claim Social Security? The answer is yes. For many, the decision of when to claim can ...

It's a great route for someone whose work history may be short or spotty.

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 ...

About one-third of adults under age 30 aren't confident Social Security will exist when they get to retirement. Social Security may be a program for a majority of American workers, but younger ...

Social Security may have to cut benefits within the next decade if lawmakers can't solve its cash crunch. Though benefit cuts ...

Married couples that don't understand spousal benefits could miss out on income in retirement. Social Security spousal benefits are a common source of confusion. Nationwide Retirement Institute's 2025 ...