There are a few ways to think about claiming Social Security at 62. You might see the positive in getting the greatest number ...

The most popular age for claiming Social Security is 62, the earliest age for which benefits can be received. However, the ...

Nearly half of baby boomers and Gen X now plan to wait until full retirement age to claim Social Security. Waiting longer can ...

The average monthly benefit for recipients across all ages was $1,999.97 as of April 2025. Meanwhile, the maximum monthly ...

If you've ever looked into when you should claim Social Security, you've probably come across a lot of conflicting ...

When you think about the things you do in your spare time, learning about Social Security probably isn’t one of them. It’s ...

The average Social Security payout already isn't enough to comfortably retire and it's expected to be even less in a decade.

Social Security claims are up, suggesting retirees are worried about the program. We asked advisors if the economy and ...

I guess not all marriages are made in heaven! I say that because of the surprising number of questions I get from divorced women about Social Security. Or from divorced ...

Dear Liz: I am in my late 50s, married and woefully unprepared financially for my later years. I was a stay-at-home mom for ...

If you are a U.S. citizen living overseas, the benefits you receive are subject to the same income tax payments that apply to U.S. residents. If you are not a U.S. citizen, then SSA will automatically ...

But longevity, and the uncertainty around it, can also pose a real risk. How long you live will impact how far your savings needs to last and how much you can afford to spend each year. It can also ...