If there's one thing all retirees should do before claiming Social Security, it's to evaluate their claiming strategy.

I contribute 15% to my 401(k), which is currently valued at $165,000. I also rolled over an old 401(k) with $125,000.” ...

On a basic level, the monthly Social Security benefit you're entitled to in retirement is based on your earnings history -- ...

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

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

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 ...

Under President Trump, Social Security claims are surging as seniors rush to lock in benefits. But advocates warn that kids and working families could suffer from new policy threats.

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

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.

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

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

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...