Social Security benefits play a crucial role as steady income during retirement. For some people, they can be a lifeline. For ...

Lawmakers don't want to see those cuts happen, so they've been talking through different solutions to prevent them. And one ...

Married couples have a prime opportunity to work together and maximize their Social Security benefits. Don't be too quick to ...

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Lots of changes in store for Social Security recipients as more people rely on a system that's operating above capacity. Full ...

Here’s why this year matters: If you were born in 1959, your FRA is 66 years and 10 months. That means some people will ...

Waiting as long as you can to claim benefits makes sense. There's a case to be made, however, for claiming Social Security ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

Currently, Americans can apply for retirement benefits starting at age 65, although 67 is considered the full retirement age ...

The Social Security program faces a financing shortfall that, if left unaddressed, would result in a benefit reduction in ...

The full retirement age (FRA) — that is, the age when you can collect your full monthly Social Security benefit — used to be 65 for most people. Now, if you were born in 1960 or later, the FRA ...