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 ...

Millions of Americans approaching or already past retirement age may be eligible for thousands of dollars in retroactive Social Security benefits, thanks to a little‑known rule that allows some ...

Some people haven't received all their Social Security benefits, even though they paid into the system. A new law changes ...

The Quiet Windfall Hiding in Public Sector Pensions A retired teacher in Ohio spent 28 years in a classroom and summers waiting tables. For decades, she was told her Social Security check would be ...

Most people begin receiving checks after they file their claim. However, there is actually a weird Social Security rule that may allow you to get retroactive benefits. These are benefits you could ...

A bipartisan proposal in Congress could resolve an unexpected tax problem facing millions of retirees this filing season. Processing Content The issue stems from the Social Security Fairness Act, ...

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 ...

Some 2.8 million Americans may be eligible to receive an increase in their monthly Social Security benefits. Are you one of ...

A newly introduced bill would prevent some public sector retirees from being hit with a tax bill after they were made eligible for Social Security benefits last year. The bipartisan bill, known as the ...