Claiming Social Security at 62 is not always a smart idea. If those benefits will be your main or only source of retirement ...

If adopted, the Social Security Financing Bill will freeze the gradual rise in the retirement age from 62 to 64 until after ...

Age 62 is a significant one in the context of Social Security. The reason? It’s the earliest age to sign up for monthly benefits. In fact, 62 has long been the most popular age for claiming Social ...

Delaying your benefit might mean a bigger check, but it’s not always the best move for your retirement strategy.

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who ...

After two checks in October, November won't have a SSI payment. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.

It's tough to beat the peace of mind that regular monthly Social Security checks can offer. As long as you've fulfilled the ...

If you have a nice amount of retirement savings, you may be able to tap your nest egg to cover a few years of expenses ...

Social Security's earnings-test limits also tend to increase from year to year. And 2026 is no exception. Next year, the ...

Learn smart ways to stretch your Social Security check as a solo retiree, from delaying benefits to cutting costs and ...

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced ...

Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, such as age of retirement or the amount paid into Social ...