The maximum benefit provides more than double the average benefit. This benefit is available only to very high earners. Some retirees in 2026 will collect a very large Social Security check. Social ...

You're allowed to claim Social Security as early as 62, but doing it so early reduces your checks by 5/9 of 1% per month for ...

Those retiring in 2025 at age 62 can earn a maximum possible benefit of $2,910 per month in 2026. If you file at age 67, the ...

New Social Security rules may shrink monthly budgets for fixed-income retirees—learn how these changes could affect your ...