Eligibility for Social Security retirement benefits starts at age 62. But for prospective beneficiaries who can wait, the biggest benefit becomes available at age 70. For many retirees, that poses a ...

For many Americans, Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement income. Nearly 90% of people over age 65 receive benefits from the program, according to the latest data from the Social Security ...

Retirees may see an approximate 77% increase to their Social Security benefits by waiting from age 62 to age 70 to claim benefits, depending on their personal circumstances, according to new research ...

Many Americans fear that Social Security is going to run out or not provide promised benefits. It's very unlikely that there will be a direct reduction in the amount of benefits provided to retirees.

There's a lot more to Social Security than benefits for retired workers, and one of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits. The ...

Social Security benefits form the core of income for many retirees. The trust fund may be depleted by 2033, reducing future benefits. Social Security benefits have lost 20% of their buying power since ...

Studies agree that one age, in particular, is the least optimal for claiming Social Security retirement benefits. Collecting benefits at this age can have a significant negative financial impact on ...

In the fall of 2019, I toured the Office of Personnel Management’s (OPM) Retirement Operations Center—known as the “ROC”—located 220 feet underground in a former limestone mine north of Pittsburgh, ...

Studies agree that one age, in particular, is the least optimal for claiming Social Security retirement benefits. Collecting benefits at this age can have a significant negative financial impact on ...

Many retirees need the income Social Security provides to cover basic expenses. I'm hoping to save enough that I can use my ...