Many retirees rely heavily on Social Security to make ends meet. According to a recent annual Gallup poll, 62% of retirees ...

Claiming before your FRA will result in permanent benefit reductions. So if you file at age 66 thinking it's your FRA, you ...

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

Social Security Christmas week 2025 office hours and retirement age changes in 2026 affect millions. SSA offices stay open on ...

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

Social Security remains the backbone of guaranteed retirement income, but it is not the only option. Claiming age sharply ...

The good news for higher earners is that not all income is subject to the Social Security tax; only income up to a specific ...

For decades, interest from the Social Security trust fund helped cover shortfalls, but since around 2019, payouts have ...

From lower living costs to no tax on Social Security, these 15 retiree-friendly states help benefits go further in 2026, ...

There’s a slightly longer wait for Social Security benefits in January because January 1 falls on a Thursday. Based on the SSA schedule, most Social Security payments are sent out on the second, third ...

Dec. 25 and Dec. 26 are big days for Social Security retirees because those are the dates when important tax forms become available.

Allowing them to get Social Security and Medicare helps keep them in their jobs. While people can start receiving reduced ...