Despite the 'entitlement' moniker, Social Security and Medicare are both benefits that workers earn. And reverse mortgages can be a strategic tool for certain people. Plus, we're setting the record ...

Maya MacGuineas, president of the bipartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, says Congress can't ignore Social Security any longer. iStockphoto / Getty Images The trustees overseeing the ...

You're allowed to work while collecting benefits from Social Security. Depending on your age, you may have benefits withheld if you earn too much. Working while on Social Security could also lead to ...

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Editor's note: This is part four of a four-part series exploring financial fact vs fiction. Each article examines five of the top 20 most common financial myths — from investments to retirement and ...