Here's the average Social Security benefit for people age 65. Waiting longer to claim benefits, even past retirement age, can ...

What did the United Income researchers determine was the best age to claim Social Security? It wasn't 62. Instead, they found ...

If you take Social Security at age 62, you’ll need to consider how to pay for health care until you can sign up for Medicare ...

T he Social Security Administration has announced significant changes to the retirement age, which will take effect starting ...

Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively ...

As of May 2025, over 55 million people receive Social Security retirement benefits, with most relying on them for most or all ...

Overall, 52% of Americans say they worry a “great deal” about the Social Security system, up from 43% in 2024, according to ...

There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security for monthly income. There are a couple of factors ...

In 2025, the Social Security full retirement age rises to 67 for those born in 1960 or later. This change impacts benefits ...

Social Security’s retirement benefits are a crucial source of income for older Americans, and many people look forward to the ...

Social Security is around 90 years old. And for many decades, the program has been instrumental in helping older Americans ...

Social Security changes are coming — from raising the full retirement age to potential benefit suspensions. Here’s what you need to know to protect your monthly check.