Whether it keeps you solvent or just enhances your financial security in retirement, Social Security is likely to be an ...

Social Security has a big birthday coming up next year -- it's turning 90! It's kept many millions of people out of poverty ...

So, anyone that claims Social Security as soon as possible -- thereby incurring the largest benefit reduction (30% for those ...

It shows the average monthly Social Security benefit for retired workers at different ages. As shown above, the average ...

Knowledge gaps can lead to costly financial planning mistakes, so everyone should make an effort to stay informed.

The claiming decision is strongly tied to the age at which someone retires, especially for younger retirement ages.

At 84 years old, Evelyn Paternostro spends her days working part time as a cashier at Dollar Tree. For decades, she dedicated ...

However, the maximum Social Security payout does increase each year alongside the taxable earnings limit. The chart shows the maximum monthly retired-worker benefit at different claim ages in 2025.

The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) can significantly impact your Social Security benefits if you receive a pension from a job where you didn't pay Social Security taxes. Learn how this provision ...

“FRA is 66 years and 8 months for people born in 1958 and 66 and 10 months for those born in 1959; people born May 2, 1958, ...

If you're currently enrolled in Medicare or will be in 2025, these are some changes you should expect to come in the new year ...