The best way to see how much your Social Security benefit would be at age 69 is to log in to your account at www.ssa.gov (or create one if you haven't yet) and view your latest Social Security statement. Here you'll find an estimate for various ages based on your actual work record.

In 2024, the life expectancy for someone born in 1959 was 74 for men and 80.1 for women, according to a Social Security report. The report predicts continuing increases in life expectancy, which translates into even more years that beneficiaries will receive Social Security checks.

Technically, you don't have to take Social Security when you retire. It's possible to leave your job at 62 and then wait until 70 to file for benefits. However, you'll need to rely on other sources of income during those years in between, which can take a hefty toll on your savings.

Social Security has a big birthday coming up next year -- it's turning 90! It's kept many millions of people out of poverty for decades and was recently supporting more than 71 million people with around $1.5 trillion in benefits for the year.

Wall St. You can claim Social Security starting at age 62, but an early filing will reduce your monthly benefits. If you collect Social Security and work before reaching full retirement age, you’ll be subject to an earnings-test limit.

The new Social Security Fairness Act was just signed into law by President Biden. What is the Act and how could it impact your Social Security benefits in 2025?

Social Security is a cornerstone of financial stability for millions of retirees across the United States. Each year, the Social Security Administration (SSA) adjusts benefit amoun

A half-dozen changes, concerning everything from Social Security checks to the payroll tax select workers will owe, are now in effect.