Retiring in 2026 may sound appealing, but timing and financial readiness could make waiting another year the smarter move.

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could ...

When it comes to choosing a Social Security claiming age, many experts recommend waiting until age 70 to file. There's good ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

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, ...

Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them.

The Social Security Administration will continue distributing disability and SSI payments, but some services are unavailable during the government shutdown.

Nine states don't have any state income tax, which also applies to retirement income. Remember that Federal tax rules apply to Social Security regardless of your state's rules. Some retirees will find ...