The decision to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial choices you’ll ever make. The reason is that ...

The first thing retirees need to figure out is their full retirement age (FRA), which is the age at which retirees can claim the full amount of benefits they're entitled to based on the Social ...

The Trump administration is exploring ways to reduce costs and extend the lifespan of Social Security benefits. Here are some of their ideas.

Dear Rusty: I was born in April 1958, and my plan has been to take my Social Security at age 70. However, my sister-in-law says that it is smarter to take it now while I am still working. I will be 70 ...

I am 64 and hope to retire next year. I have $140,000 in savings and about $260,000 in my retirement fund. I take in about $2,200 in monthly rent from four properties and will get about $700 in Social ...

Full retirement age is one of the most important  Social Security rules that every current and future retiree should know.

Learn about Social Security benefits and how to navigate the decision-making process. Get expert advice on claiming, earnings limits, and more.

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Among the host of recent Social Security Administration announcements for 2026, the SSA also changed earnings limits for ...

After years of working, there comes a time when you can finally hang up your hat and retire — and hopefully, get back some of the earnings you’ve contributed to Social Security. For years, Americans ...

Social Security is a vital source of income for many retired Americans, and it has been since its inception decades ago. The program is meant to largely be a supplement to a broader retirement plan, ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's ...