If you're like most people, the earliest you can claim Social Security benefits is age 62. Waiting until later, though, will ...

Claiming Social Security at age 62 reduces your benefit by up to 30%. When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce ...

That's a steep cut, but many seniors will be better of waiting until age 70 to claim their benefits. That's because the ...

Dear Quentin, I am contemplating retiring at the end of the year. I’m married and will receive two monthly pension payments; ...

Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits is crucial in retirement planning. While waiting until full ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

Lots of changes in store for Social Security recipients as more people rely on a system that's operating above capacity. Full ...

The more Social Security you get each month in retirement, the more long-term stability you might enjoy. There are moves you ...

For Paul Alto, a lifelong Cleveland, Ohioan, the plan was always to retire at 65. But after having surgery to treat two ...

Currently, Americans can apply for retirement benefits starting at age 65, although 67 is considered the full retirement age ...

If you claim early, in 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) temporarily withholds $1 of benefits for every $2 ...

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