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 ...

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

The last Social Security benefit of 2025 will be dispersed this week, and January's SSI check comes next week. Learn how the ...

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

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week, Dec. 24. See what will ...

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

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

Learn how Social Security's little-known withdrawal option can boost your monthly payments by thousands over your lifetime.

Learn how retirees can safely earn extra income without reducing Social Security benefits, including side hustles, passive ...

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 ...