After a long career, many people can't wait for the day they finally cash in on their Social Security benefits — and waiting ...

2 years, making age 65 a common claiming milestone. Yet this seemingly reasonable choice sits in a financial gray zone where the mathematics work against most retirees. While age 62 represents the ...

Your birth year determines your full retirement age, and claiming benefits too early means permanently reduced monthly payments.

It could cost the average retiree more than you'd think.

The reason for delaying until 70 comes down to the total benefits you have a chance to receive over a lifetime. Most people ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment ...

President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still ...

When you collect Social Security, you’re entitled to a standard benefit. This amount is called your primary insurance amount ...

Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is ...

Almost every year since the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, there have been amendments to that original law.

Workers can claim Social Security as early as age 62, but they must delay claiming until age 70 to maximize their monthly benefit. The average Social Security benefit paid to retired workers at age 70 ...

Are you approaching retirement and wondering what regrets about Social Security keep retirees up at night? Redditors weigh in ...