It’s possible to claim early and reinvest for better returns, but it requires significant risk, David Blanchett finds.

Social Security is tweaked each year to account for changes in areas such as life expectancy and cost of living.

In the dreamlike days between Christmas and the regular work week’s return in the new year, it’s easy to believe all things are possible. Indulge in as much pie as you like — a resolution to eat ...

Social Security payments are a key part of most retirement plans, but many people reduce their benefits by claiming too early ...

The retirement age refers to when seniors are able to receive monthly benefits for the full amount of money they are entitled ...

Between the 1950s and the 1970s, when the idea and reality of mass retirement came into being, Americans thought hard about ...

Also note that the table above starts at age 62 because that's the earliest age at which you can apply for your benefits. For ...

If he were to predecease you, you'd also be eligible for survivor benefits. Spouses and ex-spouses may get up to 100% of the deceased's benefit, depending on when they claim in relation to their Full ...

Most experts agree without intervention from Congress and the president, the Social Security system will be unable to meet ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making important adjustments in 2025 that will impact retirees and people who ...