The highest benefit possible—$5,108—is available for those who delay claiming until age 70. Those who retire at age 62 can ...

Key Points While every year you wait to claim Social Security after 62 will increase your checks, waiting may not be the ...

Social Security benefits play a crucial role as steady income during retirement. For some people, they can be a lifeline. For ...

I am contemplating retiring at the end of the year. I'm married and will receive two monthly pension payments; $3,600 from military service and $1,500 from civil service. Our total projected monthly ...

Considering recent news, you may have missed that the 2025 trustees reports for Social Security and Medicare are out. The Social Security retirement trust fund and Medicare Hospital Insurance trust ...

Gen Xers born between 1965 and 1980 are caught in a pressure cooker of financial obligations. They're often caring for both children and aging parents, or paying for older kids to attend college ...

It's convenient and easy to apply online for your Social Security benefits. Open a secure my Social Security account and take it from there. Read on to learn how.

President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" included a "senior bonus," a new temporary tax deduction for Americans over 65.