There's a magic number that can help you maximize your Social Security income when you're ready to retire, but it's not the ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you'll receive less. If you're waiting until 65 or later, here are 6 ...

What’s the right time to claim Social Security? That’s a complicated question, as there are a lot of factors at play that can ...

If you expect to claim spousal benefits, though, you won't be able to boost your payment by as much. Spousal benefits max out ...

You become eligible at 62, but your checks get bigger for every month that you put off claiming your benefits, up until the ...

Inflation, higher interest rates, taxes, and the 8% delayed retirement credit have many retirees reconsidering when to claim ...

Earlier this month, the House Ways and Means Committee advanced the Claiming Age Clarity Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at ...

Some big changes are coming to Social Security in 2026 that you need to know about if you are nearing retirement. One of ...

When making your Social Security claiming choice, delaying your claim could do more than just increase your monthly benefit.

Applying early stunts your benefit for life. The longer you live, the more likely you are to run through your other savings, ...

Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are unaffected and will continue as scheduled.