Applying at age 70 maximizes your monthly payout, but claiming early could provide advantages that can’t be quantified on a ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

It's not just your wage history that determines how much money Social Security pays you each month. Your filing age also dictates what your monthly benefits look like. It's important to understand ...

For retirement savers and retirees, the new year brings more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions ...

Nearly 70% of U.S. adults receiving Social Security say they've had to make lifestyle changes as a result of cost-of-living increases outpacing their benefits, according to a 2025 survey from the ...