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

Retirees living abroad must complete a SSA questionnaire every one to two years. Failure to respond can lead to the ...

As retirement approaches, deciding when to claim Social Security is crucial. While waiting until 70 can boost your monthly ...

The Social Security Agency at this point does not have a specific timeframe as to when benefits will be adjusted.

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

Social Security's earliest claiming age -- 62 -- remains its most popular, with just under a quarter of eligible seniors ...

To receive Social Security retirement benefits, individuals must be at least 62 years old and have accumulated a minimum of ...

For retirees who claim benefits at Full Retirement Age—currently set at 67—the maximum monthly payment is $4,018. If you choose to start benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62, the maximum amount ...

After deciding when to apply for Social Security retirement benefits ... t arrive until the month after the one you pick in your application. If needed, you can time your first benefit payment ...

In the final days of the Biden administration Congress passed, and President Biden signed, the Social Security Fairness Act. The law is now in effect and has been made retroactive ...

While you're employed, you pay into Social Security; you receive benefits later on, when it's your turn to retire. Contributions take the form of the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA ...

Spousal Social Security benefits can be complex, but understanding them can help maximize your retirement income.