At different stages of life, you might have to make some tricky financial decisions. For example, if you decide to become a ...

Susan discovered several years after she filed for Social Security that she is eligible to receive benefits based on her ...

Choose a claiming age, multiply the monthly benefit by 12, and then multiply that by the number of years you expect to ...

As Social Security nears its 90th anniversary, Americans’ confidence in the future of the program has dropped. Here’s what to ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is crucial for retirement planning. The age at which you start affects your ...

Retirees can claim Social Security between the ages of 62 and 70. Arguably the biggest decision retirees will make when it ...

We take a look at how Americans’ year of birth affects their ‘full retirement age’, and how your monthly benefits go up the ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 is often dismissed as a mistake, but for some retirees, it can be a strategic decision that enhances their retirement lifestyle.

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, if you can’t delay — due to immediate cash flow needs — or don’t want to ...

Social Security claims surged in 2025 as insolvency, healthcare, debt and inflation concerns drive retirees to consider ...

Recent surveys show that a substantial portion of Americans are unaware of key elements of the Social Security system.

Social Security plays a crucial role in providing income for over 74 million Americans. As of July 2025, the average monthly Social Security retirement ...