Claiming Social Security right at 62 may seem like a safe bet for a guaranteed check, but claiming early comes with ...

Many middle-class retirees treat Social Security as a fixed part of their retirement plan. It's been around for decades, and ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You’re ...

Now you'll often hear that if you're in good health going into retirement, it pays to delay Social Security until 70. The ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

The amount of money Social Security pays you each month in retirement will hinge on your personal earnings history. Social ...

Along the traditional claiming age range of 62 through 70, one age is far likelier than any other to maximize how much retired-worker beneficiaries receive during their lifetime. For most retirees, ...

Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days. The Social Security Fairness Act would end longtime ...