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 ...

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 ...

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

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

If you’re working past the age of 59, chances are you’re probably doing so to get closer to your so-called magic number. On ...

Social Security is one of the most important (and most misunderstood) programs in the United States. Despite providing essential income to tens of millions of retirees, people with disabilities, and ...

Retirees whose income exceeds a certain threshold face federal income taxes on their Social Security benefits. But the tax obligations don't stop there for everyone. In some places, you might also owe ...

Federal Reserve data show how Americans in their mid-60s to early 70s handle retirement savings, income, and spending as they ...

When it comes to claiming Social Security, you have choices. The earliest age to sign up for benefits is 62. But you won’t ...