Many workers could increase their lifetime spending power by $182,000 by delaying Social Security retirement benefits.

For high earners approaching retirement, the key question is not whether Social Security will matter, but how much it can ...

The Critical Mistake Most People Don't Realize Sarah's regret stems from a fundamental misunderstanding that trips up countless Americans. The full retirement age for Social Security benefits and ...

The Social Security Administration assigns you a full retirement age (FRA) based on your birth year. Claiming under your FRA shrinks your checks by up to 30%. Consider your financial situation and ...

Social Security benefit payments reach more than 55 million retirees ages 65 and older. If not for Social Security, more than ...

If you're planning to start claiming Social Security at 65, you've got a few important jobs to do first. Not the least of which is deciding if you really want to file early or wait until your full ...

Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.

For many retirees, Social Security is a critical income source.  Unfortunately, there is a lot of misunderstanding about ...

For many years, Social Security had allowed Americans to take their full retirement benefits at the age of 65. However, starting in 1983, Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67, ...

Social Security has just turned 90, and it's a vital program, lifting some 22 million people above the poverty line, per the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities. An eye-opening 56% of respondents ...

The Social Security Administration rewards patience. You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you’ll receive less if you begin before your full retirement age. Full retirement age is ...