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

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

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 ...

The difference between claiming early and waiting could be thousands of dollars per month.

You may not be able to predict exactly how long you'll live, but it's a good idea to plan for a longer-than-expected life.

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 ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

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

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 ...

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