What’s the best time to take Social Security? If you listen to finance guru Dave Ramsey, the answer is clear. Ramsey ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

If someone gets married before age 60, he or she likely can’t request survivor benefits on the previous deceased spouse’s ...

Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...

The wage base limit increase means that more higher earners will be paying more in Social Security payroll taxes. For example ...

Social Security's full retirement age is shifting again in 2026, and for millions of Americans that change will quietly reset ...

Everyone receives the Social Security COLA, but these changes could significantly boost or detract from your benefits.

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

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m ...

The table below shows the approximate average Social Security checks for retirees by age and gender in 2026. It is based on ...

You can sign up to begin your Social Security retirement benefits any time after age 62. However, your monthly payments will ...

The money you lose to the earnings test isn’t gone forever. Amounts that were withheld will be added back to your benefit ...