The Social Security retirement age increased in 2025. Find out what this means for you, how it affects your benefits, and the best time to claim Social Security.

If there's one thing I'd encourage people to do before claiming benefits, it would be to read your latest Social Security ...

US Social Security Administration (SSA) acting head Michelle King resigned after a dispute with DOGE over access to sensitive government records.

“You can have a great retirement on $5,000 a month, and you can have a great retirement on $50,000 a month,” says Joe Conroy, ...

One of the most crucial aspects to grasp is your Full Retirement Age (FRA), as it significantly influences your monthly and ...

Here’s what to know about taking Social Security and the trade-offs between claiming your benefit before, during or after your full retirement age. When should you start collect ...

Understanding the details of Social Security is critical for both current retirees and for those who are going to retire in ...

It's no secret that retirement planning is difficult, especially as costs continue to rise. If you plan to rely on your ...

Most Americans rely on Social Security to make ends meet, with a 2024 Gallup poll finding that 60% of retirees say their benefits are a "major" source of income. Only 4% of U.S. adults can correctly ...

Veterans receiving disability compensation from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has seen a 2.5% increase in their ...

and it'll absolutely be the right decision. If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings. But a handful of little-known "Social Security secrets ...

As such, social security reforms can affect both retirement decisions and sectoral choices. We study the effects of social security reforms on retirement and sectoral behavior in an economy with ...