On a basic level, the monthly Social Security benefit you're entitled to in retirement is based on your earnings history -- ...

Here's the average Social Security benefit for people age 65. Waiting longer to claim benefits, even past retirement age, can ...

We tend to think of retirement as a singular event, but it isn't always. You might retire only to realize you miss the social ...

If you take Social Security at age 62, you’ll need to consider how to pay for health care until you can sign up for Medicare ...

T he Social Security Administration has announced significant changes to the retirement age, which will take effect starting ...

If there's one thing all retirees should do before claiming Social Security, it's to evaluate their claiming strategy.

I contribute 15% to my 401(k), which is currently valued at $165,000. I also rolled over an old 401(k) with $125,000.” ...

Starting this year, millions of Americans planning to retire will find a major change in their financial planning: the full Social Security retirement age has officially increased ...

The annual report forecasts the date when the trust funds will run out of money, triggering sharp automatic cuts in benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

One of the most important financial decisions you might make for retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security.

One of the biggest questions facing future retirees is whether to start collecting Social Security benefits early or wait until full retirement age. The answer could cost—or pay—you thousands.

Overall, 52% of Americans say they worry a “great deal” about the Social Security system, up from 43% in 2024, according to ...