Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

Social Security may have been created in 1935, but it’s a very dynamic system. Changes are made to the program every year, from the amount of the cost-of-living adjustment to more fundamental ...

Imagine thinking you can retire at 67, only to find out later that "full retirement age" has crept up to 69. That possibility isn't science fiction, and it's now part of the public debate. The looming ...

Tens of millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits each year, yet many leave money on the table when they claim their retirement money. That's because most retirees claim their benefits ...

Nearly half of Americans surveyed plan to file for Social Security benefits before reaching full retirement age, leaving money on the table.

Despite higher wages and more accessible retirement plans, the average retirement age has hardly moved over the past 60 years. For men, the average age of retirement is 65, essentially unchanged over ...