A father turning 67 files for Social Security with a primary insurance amount of $3,280 a month. His 38-year-old son, ...

In her latest monthly Social Security Advisor newsletter, Heather Schreiber discusses “retroactive benefits.” These are lump-sum payments covering past months during which a person was eligible for a ...

Retro is cool. From bell-bottom jeans to Lava Lamps to vinyl records, relics from the past have always been popular. But, while blasts from the past can be a ton of fun, there are few retro items ...

Q. I receive a significant pension from work I have done outside of Social Security. I have not worked enough hours under Social Security to receive a benefit based on my work record. My spouse is ...

Filing for Social Security after your full retirement age (FRA) comes with a little-known option that can put thousands of dollars in your pocket the moment you claim. Under the rules that govern ...

I just don't get people's fascination with retroactive Social Security retirement benefits. I can understand that on the surface, the idea of getting a big retroactive check from the government might ...