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

Spouses with no work history can claim Social Security on their partner's earnings record in certain situations. The Social Security benefit paid to a spouse can equal 50% of the retired partner's ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74 million Americans — but how far does the average check actually go? Here’s a breakdown of average Social Security benefits by age and ...

Waiting to claim benefits might not be the best way for you to get the most from Social Security. Determining the best time to claim Social Security can be a tough task for many retirees.

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security for most or all of their retirement income. Unfortunately, not everyone has a sufficient career earnings record to qualify for a worthwhile benefit.