If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

Learn how much the average retiree receives in Social Security benefits at age 70 and how you can maximize your own benefits ...

Claiming Social Security benefits at age 70 can significantly increase your monthly check, with the maximum payout reaching ...

Social Security is one of the most critical financial considerations every American needs to account for in their retirement ...

Unpack Social Security myths that shrink your check, and see how taxes, timing, work rules, and spousal benefits change what ...

For example, someone who claims at age 61 could get 75% of the deceased's benefit, compared to someone age 65 who could get more than 90%, according to the Social Security Administration. If you had ...

Major changes to Social Security taking effect this fall and into 2026 could reshape the nation’s retirement safety net, and experts warn that African Americans and other historically marginalized ...

The Social Security Administration offers a one-time payment of $255 to surviving spouses (or children). While the amount is ...

From the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment to proposals that would cut parts of the Social Security program, here is a roundup ...

In 2026, Social Security's earnings-test limit is rising from $23,400 to $24,480 for people who will be under full retirement ...

But it's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. You might assume that once you reach a certain ...