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.

There are sound reasons to take Social Security early. While many experts say it's best to wait until full retirement age to ...

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.

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 ...

Social Security plays a key role for many, but the actual amount people receive varies widely because it largely depends on ...

The Social Security Administration publishes maximum benefits for ages 62, 65, 66, 67, and 70 every year, and updates previous years using the annual COLA. I calculated the theoretical maximum ...

As you approach retirement, one of the most crucial challenges is maximizing your savings. And you can do that by cutting down on expenses as you near your golden years. Here are some tips. Reduce ...

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

A married couple—ages 62 and 60—sits on $2 million in retirement savings, a paid-off $650,000 home, and guaranteed future income totaling $82,000 annually (Social Security at 67 plus a $24,000 pension ...

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