Social Security can go a long way in retirement, and if you're married, you could be entitled to extra cash each month in the form of spousal benefits. The average spouse of a retired worker collects around $909 per month in benefits,

The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), which was recently signed into law by President Joe Biden, eliminates rules that reduce Social Security benefits for those who also get income from

Massachusetts teachers and other public sector employees who qualify for Social Security benefits through covered work will receive a higher benefit once the new rules go into effect.

If you haven't reached full retirement age, you can sign up for a reduced Social Security benefit as long as you're at least 62 years old. But that reduction will generally remain in place for the rest of your life, so you'll need to think about how that could impact your long-term finances.

Social Security benefits are part of the retirement plan of many American workers. If you’re among the many people paying Social Security taxes, you should get an estimate of what your future benefit may be.