Let's say you're entitled to a $2,000 monthly Social Security benefit at a full retirement age of 67. But let's say you turn ...

There are many older Americans today who probably would not be able to cover their living expenses without Social Security. And chances are, there will come a point in time when you, too, are ...

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of people claiming Social Security earlier than expected. Fewer adults entering the workforce means less money collected in Social Security taxes. In 2023, ...

The program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and customer service challenges. By Mark Miller The concept of retirement as we know ...

Anyone close to retirement must consider when to begin taking Social Security benefits. While you can claim them as early as age 62, your benefit goes up each year until you hit the full retirement ...

If you were married to a man for at least 10 years before getting divorced, and if you are not currently married, and if you are not due higher benefits on your own Social Security record, there is a ...

It's important to know the truth about Social Security if you'll be reliant on it during retirement. Understand how much the program will actually pay you. Don't assume your benefits will increase ...