Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security provides the biggest checks in retirement. But it can sometimes make sense to ...

Given the Pew findings, you might think the perfect age is 62. For many millions, though, it's not. Here's a closer look at when you might want to start collecting your Social Security benefits.

In recent months, more and more people in the U.S. have been applying for Social Security - seemingly motivated by concern ...

Social Security benefits vary by the age you retire, and there's an annual cost-of-living adjustment, so benefits now are likely lower than they'll be when you'll retire. But you can factor in ...

Once you approach retirement age, there's a shocking amount of new information to digest. Everything -- from Medicare to ...

You can make charitable donations to the Social Security Trust Funds, the safety net for older Americans. But will your ...

People who don't 'need' their Social Security may consider using their benefits to manage estate taxes and long-term care ...

If your spouse (or ex-spouse) is still alive and is due to receive Social Security benefits, it pays to look into how much ...

You must be age 62 or older You have a qualifying child under 16 or who receives Social Security disability benefits Although you can get a spousal benefit as early as age 62, it will be ...

With Social Security spousal benefits, you're eligible for up to 50% of your spouse's monthly benefit at their full retirement age. If your spouse's benefit at full retirement age is $3,000 ...

Once you approach retirement age, there's a shocking amount of ... re expected to put it into practice. If you plan to draw Social Security benefits based on your spouse's work record, you can ...