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Though most Americans are familiar with Social Security benefits, many may not know that they could also be eligible to receive payments as a spouse. It's a chance for seniors to bring in more money, ...

Your filing age will help determine how much monthly Social Security you get. Consider your monthly income needs when making your decision. Don't forget to account for lifetime income, too. There's a ...

If paying back your benefits isn't an option, you could also suspend Social Security. Once you reach your full retirement age, you can temporarily stop collecting checks up to age 70. When you begin ...

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SSDI is based on work history. It supports people who paid Social Security taxes but can no longer perform "substantial ...

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to electronic payments next week after 85 years of issuing paper checks to U.S. retirees.