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

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

Social Security is a vital source of income for many retired Americans. But, not every recipient relies heavily on benefits.

According to the Social Security Administration, taking your benefits as early as possible (age 62 for those born after 1960) ...

Social Security benefits alone won't support most people comfortably. It's smart to set up other income streams to support you in retirement. Be prepared for cuts to Social Security, too. Social ...

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 ...

Here are five key factors to consider when evaluating whether retiring at 62 is the right fit.

"Retiring at 65 with $3.3 million puts you in a very strong position, especially once Social Security is factored in," Dugas ...