You're allowed to claim Social Security as early as 62, but doing it so early reduces your checks by 5/9 of 1% per month for ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...

But it's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. You might assume that once you reach a certain ...

There's absolutely no debate as to whether you should take Social Security. Everyone should, at some point. But when you ...

Claiming Social Security at age 70 guarantees you boosted benefits for life. Waiting until age 70 could mean having to make some serious sacrifices. There's an upside to delaying your claim that goes ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...

When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could ...

Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. In August 2025, retired workers received an average ...

My husband is eight years older than I am. He is still working, but he is also claiming Social Security. I will be able to retire in about two years from now, at age 65. Is it true that there is a ...

The Social Security Administration has announced significant changes that impact millions of beneficiaries as well as high earners.

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) won’t release the official cost of living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 until October. However, the Senior Citizens League expects retirees to get a disappointing ...