When it comes to choosing a Social Security claiming age, many experts recommend waiting until age 70 to file. There's good ...

If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

Your estimated benefit that you'll see on your statements is your primary insurance amount -- or the benefit you'll receive ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

A single decision could impact your income for the rest of your life. Before you make that call, here are just a few things you absolutely must consider.

If you're turning 66 in 2026 and you claim Social Security next year, you'll face a permanent reduction to your monthly ...

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced ...

Social Security is funded by payroll taxes paid by workers. But only wages up to a certain amount are taxed — in 2025, that ...

Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them.

The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month.