At different stages of life, you might have to make some tricky financial decisions. For example, if you decide to become a ...

Susan discovered several years after she filed for Social Security that she is eligible to receive benefits based on her ...

The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefit will be. You probably know your Social Security ...

As Social Security nears its 90th anniversary, Americans’ confidence in the future of the program has dropped. Here’s what to ...

Your claiming age matters for two reasons. First, it determines whether you're eligible for checks. You must be at least 62 years old to get retirement benefits. But that's not defined in the way ...

Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is crucial for retirement planning. The age at which you start affects your ...

Retirees can claim Social Security between the ages of 62 and 70. Arguably the biggest decision retirees will make when it ...

We take a look at how Americans’ year of birth affects their ‘full retirement age’, and how your monthly benefits go up the ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 is often dismissed as a mistake, but for some retirees, it can be a strategic decision that enhances their retirement lifestyle.

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, if you can’t delay — due to immediate cash flow needs — or don’t want to ...

Recent surveys show that a substantial portion of Americans are unaware of key elements of the Social Security system.

Importantly, the average Social Security benefit tends to increase over time because of inflation and changes in average ...