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

A long-standing change to the rules is taking effect in 2026 and affecting when you can claim full Social Security benefits.

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

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 ...

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

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 ...

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, ...

'My husband jokes that he will never be able to retire because we do not own a home' "If my husband were to retire tomorrow, he would get $2,650 in Social Security. That would only cover our rent." ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

My wife started collecting Social Security at age 65, but it’s a tiny amount. I am planning on retiring in two years at 65 (67 is my full retirement age). Can my wife collect spousal benefits of 50% ...

For many Americans, Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement income. Nearly 90% of people over age 65 receive benefits from the program, according to the latest data from the Social Security ...