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

Here’s what to know about taking Social Security and the trade-offs between claiming your benefit before, during or after ...

The Social Security retirement age increased in 2025. Find out what this means for you, how it affects your benefits, and the best time to claim Social Security.

Though there's a wide variance in what a retired worker can receive each month from Social Security, there are advantages and ...

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to end federal taxation of Social Security retirement benefits. White ...

For as long as it's been an option, Social Security's earliest claiming age -- 62 -- has been one of its most popular. But ...

You must be at least 61 years and 9 months, and want your benefits to start in no more than 4 months. Apply at www.ssa.gov/retirement. You can use the online application at www.ssa.gov/disability to ...

Anyone considering retirement has many factors to consider but they may not be seeing the whole picture when looking at their ...