Your Social Security and Medicare numbers are valuable—know when not to share them.

You paid into Social Security for decades, but your benefits may still be taxed in retirement—here’s how it works and how to lower the bill.

Get the most out of your Social Security benefits by understanding when to claim, how work affects payouts, and what taxes you may owe.

If you can’t work until 70, your Social Security strategy may need a rethink. Experts explain when it’s smarter to claim early—and when waiting still pays off.