If you're eligible for Social Security benefits in retirement, there are a number of different filing ages you can choose ...

Retirees have options, but which income tool should you choose? Here's what to know before locking in a strategy.

Social Security relies mostly on payroll tax revenue to cover its expenses. In the coming years, though, that income stream ...

One organization warns that a dual-earning couple retiring in 2033 could experience a Social Security trust fund cut of ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) aims to help benefits maintain their buying power over time. Because ...

The traditional retirement age in the United States has been 65 for decades. However, legislative changes passed in 1983 have ...

Trying to keep up with changes can be a lot to digest, but focusing on the most impactful can help you stay informed without being overwhelmed.

Choose a claiming age, multiply the monthly benefit by 12, and then multiply that by the number of years you expect to ...

As a final thought, Social Security benefits are based on two major factors: (1) the age at which you claim benefits, and (2) ...

The Social Security Administration suspends benefits for early retirees who exceed annual earnings thresholds. These suspended payments are later recalculated and repaid through increased monthly ...

There's also another key change on the way that will affect many retirees but isn't a Social Security change per se.

SEATTLE — Social security has served as a cornerstone of American society for 90 years, providing financial protection to ...