Your birth year determines your full retirement age, and claiming benefits too early means permanently reduced monthly payments.

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 ...

A new study finds that 2 in 5 people combine work and Social Security benefits for at least some period of time as they near ...

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

Social Security rules can be confusing for seniors, but it's important to know the basics to make informed choices.

Learn why Social Security's full retirement age reaches 67 for good in 2026, how it changes your benefit options, and simple ways to time your claim wisely.

However, if you'll be turning 65 in 2026, your full retirement age for Social Security doesn't arrive until 67. If you sign ...

USA TODAY reached out to retirees across the country who are living mostly on Social Security, to ask how they were doing.

New rules are set to be implemented in the Social Security program in 2026, bringing changes to benefits, cost-of-living ...

Don't file for benefits until you complete this essential task.

Knowing this could help you avoid a big mistake.

Knowing the maximum can help you get a jump start on your financial planning for the new year.