You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at ...

Social Security provides crucial benefits to millions of retirees today. And while you’ll often hear that those benefits aren ...

While Americans who have worked full-time and paid into the Social Security system for at least ten years are eligible for ...

A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said ...

One claiming age within the traditional initial collection range of 62 through 70 is likeliest to maximize lifetime income ...

When you apply for Social Security right away, you guarantee yourself the greatest number of checks. When you claim Social ...

In the United States, a Social Security number is more than just a formality; it's a gateway to essential services and ...

I encourage every American, and especially those on fixed incomes, to watch your financial situation very diligently and make preparations for that situation to erode significantly during the next ...

Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income — but when should you start collecting them? It’s a big decision, so you’ll want to consider ...

A child’s benefits can only begin once their parent has begun receiving retirement benefits. If a parent claims Social Security before their full retirement age, both their benefit and their child’s ...

you may be eligible for benefits if you have a qualifying child in your care. By a qualifying child, we mean a child who is under age 16 or who receives Social Security disability benefits.

while opponents say the consequences will weigh on the overall solvency of the Social Security system. Jessica Hall is a retirement reporter for MarketWatch. She was an Age Boom Academy Fellow ...