Millions of couples can use spousal benefits to boost their budgets in retirement.

A new Social Security Administration report shows how benefits vary by age and lifetime earnings, and why higher earners ...

If you were born in 1960, you’re turning 66 in 2026 and facing a milestone that earlier retirees didn’t encounter: a full ...

One big misconception about Social Security is that those monthly benefits will take the place of your preretirement paycheck ...

As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.

Learn how much Social Security income the average upper‑class retiree receives at age 82 and what factors can influence these ...

The full retirement age (FRA) when it comes to collecting Social Security benefits has changed for 2026. The FRA is now 67 for people born in 1960 and later. The new year brings a big change for ...

It could cost the average retiree more than you'd think.

Are you nearing retirement and considering taking Social Security? There are some key numbers to keep in mind, especially if you want to receive the highest possible monthly check. Most of us ...

Social Security benefits change according to your past and present income, as well as the age at which you began claiming ...