Some Americans still choose to claim their benefit at 65 because that age is ingrained in their minds, says Kendall Meade, a ...

Age 62 is the earliest possible age you can sign up for Social Security retirement benefits. According to the SSA data, 22.9% ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 comes with big penalties that could cost you a lot of money over your lifetime.

A report that Social Security funds could soon be depleted has some Americans wondering if they should take their benefits ...

The age you begin taking Social Security will have a lifelong impact on the amount you receive each month. Filing as early as ...

Two Social Security payments are dropping this week, and while some will stand to gain, others may lose. Here's what to know in NJ.

The top Social Security check could be hefty right now, but few retirees actually qualify for the maximum amount.

For many Americans, Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement planning, and the decision about when to begin taking ...

When planning for retirement, one of the most important factors to consider is the age at which full Social Security benefits can be accessed. For years, it was assumed that the st ...

The last round of disability benefits will be dispersed Wednesday. September's SSI check will come on Friday, since Sept. 1 ...

Making Social Security contributions via payroll taxes continues past full retirement age, but those contributions can boost ...

Social Security payments are scheduled to begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and continue in waves on a weekly ...