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

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

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

Some experts say the standard advice is only suited to people who meet two criteria.

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 ...

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 ...

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

In fact, if you are an older parent, you may actually be able to have your kids claim Social Security with you, giving your ...