Choosing when to claim Social Security can change your retirement money a lot. Claiming at 62 gives smaller monthly payments, ...

If you expect to claim spousal benefits, though, you won't be able to boost your payment by as much. Spousal benefits max out ...

Widowed or divorced? Learn how to claim the right Social Security benefit for you and boost your retirement income with some ...

The third round of October Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in five days. When ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey are two financial gurus who are trusted by many followers. Unsurprisingly, both have weighed in on ...

If paying back your benefits isn't an option, you could also suspend Social Security. Once you reach your full retirement age ...

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that ...

You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you'll receive less. If you're waiting until 65 or later, here are 6 ...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify how many Social Security beneficiaries currently receive paper payments. (NEXSTAR) — You may be in line to receive a benefits check from the ...

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...