Author: Robert Powell, Special to USA TODAY

Millions of Americans plan to apply for Social Security or disability benefits, but there are a few things that could go wrong when applying.

A key financial task you should complete each year is checking your Social Security statement. Here are six things to know.

If you’re one of some 69 million Americans who receive Social Security or SSI benefits, you’ll notice some changes in 2020. Here are four.

If you’re subject to IRMAA, there are several steps you can take avoid or reduce the extra charges added to your Part B and Part D premiums.

Did you know you could increase your Social Security benefit through additional work after the age of 70? These tips will get you through retirement.

Social Security faces big challenges as it continues to undergo change and provide key benefits to Americans.

A target-date fund is a fund of mutual funds that becomes more conservative with time. Here’s what you should know about this retirement saving tool.

You’ve filed your taxes and now it’s time to make good on your promise to “spring clean” your finances.

Retirement planning mistakes, especially Social Security, 401(k) and IRA blunders, can be costly. Here are some errors that you can fix, thought.

The odds of being unable to work because of sickness or injury are greater than the odds of a premature death. Millennials should think about that.