Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Claiming early is possible, but you'll lose 5/9 of 1% per month for up to 36 months of early claiming and then 5/12 of 1% per month thereafter. So those with FRAs of 67 will get 30% less if they sign ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Another good reason to claim Social Security at 62 is if you're in poor health and don't expect to live a long life. Filing ...

Technically, the Social Security Administration pays benefits in the month following the month they're due. Some people won't ...

Get a clear estimate of your future Social Security income. Follow these five steps to review your records, calculate benefits, and prepare for retirement.

(NEXSTAR) — You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age at which you do it can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits. Retirement benefits from the Social Security ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

Many people believe that once they reach retirement age, they can simply claim their Social Security benefits. And while that is technically true, there’s a whole qualification process involving ...

Nearly half of Americans surveyed plan to file for Social Security benefits before reaching full retirement age, leaving money on the table.

In fact, if you are an older parent, you may actually be able to have your kids claim Social Security with you, giving your ...

Today, December 1, 2025, marks the start of the Social Security Administration's (SSA) disbursement calendar for the last ...