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One nice feature of Social Security is that it doesn’t lock all seniors into one specific filing age. You can claim benefits ...

The difference in claiming early versus waiting is magnified when you qualify for the maximum possible benefit.

There aren't many social programs in the U.S. that have had as much of a positive impact as Social Security retirement ...

Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.

full retirement age is actually 67 for those born in 1960 or later, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Yet, you can file for your Social Security retirement benefits as early ...

If I have things my way, I won't be retiring for a few more decades. So there's really no pressure on me to decide right now when to claim Social Security. But because writing about retirement ...

Whether you're retiring in 2025 or still have decades left, it's wise to ensure you know exactly how Social Security will fit ...

Social Security payments typically begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out in the subsequent weeks.

If you’re like most seniors, you’ll rely on  Social Security to provide a good portion of your income once you retire. But, ...

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at ...

The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age ...