Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxed, but a new "senior deduction" can cut taxes—unless your income is too ...

I have been a widow for over six years. What is upsetting is how the government wants such a huge amount at tax time. This ...

Widows and widowers need to talk to a human being and get the kind of help personalized to their own situation.

A: Yes, I can explain what’s going on. But first, I must comment on your assumptions about government bias. I am always surprised, and frankly a little disappointed, that people just automatically ...

With 59% of retired women depending on Social Security, these five strategies can help maximize benefits and ensure a stable ...

Losing a spouse young is devastating. Amid the grief is an urgent financial question: what happens to your Social Security?

The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the federal government on Wednesday, but that won’t stop the ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

The Social Security Administration is making changes it says will improve efficiency and strengthen the program. Some of the ...

Dear Help Me Retire, I have a question about collecting survivor benefits. My ex-spouse of 20 years recently passed away in ...

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