There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...

Most folks think of Social Security as just that monthly check showing up after they retire. That's honestly the extent of ...

Dear Rusty: I’m ready to apply for my Social Security benefits, and I’m aware of how my benefits are calculated. What I would like to know about is how the application process actually works and how ...