The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

A new study finds that 2 in 5 people combine work and Social Security benefits for at least some period of time as they near ...

Social Security rules can be confusing for seniors, but it's important to know the basics to make informed choices.

Claiming Social Security too early quietly costs retirees more than almost any other financial choice they make.

Some Ohio Social Security beneficiaries could get two checks in December. See the reason and full payment schedule for ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Social Security payments will follow a normal schedule for December ahead of the 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting ...

Nevadans receiving Social Security will see payments arrive on the regular December schedule before 2026’s 2.8% COLA increase ...

To understand this sudden rush to cash in early, AARP conducted a survey of 1,884 adults aged 50-plus in June 2025 (2). The ...

Conventional wisdom suggests it's better for retirees to wait until full retirement age before claiming their Social Security benefits, but older Americans don’t seem to favor this strategy in 2025.

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

People in Mississippi won't get an SSI check in January. Don't worry. You'll still get paid. Christmas might not come early, ...