Not a week goes by that I don't get a question about Social Security and taxes. Most often, taxpayers wonder how they can qualify for benefits. Here's what you need to know about how you can qualify ...

For most, eligibility for Social Security benefits hinges on having a work history and paying Social Security taxes. Typically, individuals accumulate 'credits' through earnings, needing 40 ...

A reader e-mailed me in response to last week's column noting that while basing eligibility for full Social Security benefits on the number of years worked, rather than age, makes a good deal of sense ...