The time of retirement, the amount paid into Social Security, and the number of years paid into Social Security all affect how much beneficiaries receive.

January's CPI report shows inflation is running hotter than the Fed would like, at 3%. That's hard on retirees. Is Social ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides an opportunity for older adults to access retirement benefits starting at ...

Social Security payments are paid out to beneficiaries at different times of the month depending on their birthdate and how ...

Whether you're ready to apply or looking to learn more about applying for Social Security, we'll fill you in on the details.

Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income — but when should you start collecting them?

To see all of your Social Security benefits, you need to sign up for a My Social Security account. Note that if you've ...

Claiming Social Security early sounds ideal if you are ready to retire before the age of 65, but you may not be seeing the ...

If you're married or have ever been married, it's worth considering whether spousal Social Security benefits should be part of your retirement plan. When a worker files for Social Security ...

Social Security spousal benefits depend on the claim age of the spouse and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of the retired ...

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

If you decide to begin taking Social Security benefits for you reach the Full Retirement Age, you will likely be subject to ...