To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

Key Takeaways You’ll receive 132% of your monthly benefit amount if you wait until age 70 to begin collecting.If you start ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

Many workers could increase their lifetime spending power by $182,000 by delaying Social Security retirement benefits.

Some experts say the standard advice is only suited to people who meet two criteria.

At 63, Mark Bintzler is counting down the months to a long-anticipated retirement. "We like to play golf. We like, you know, want to do all the activities. And the other thing I didn't want to do is, ...

You should monitor how much you make to avoid any surprises if you're claiming benefits early.

Social Security's 2.8% COLA goes into effect in January. After that change, the maximum possible Social Security benefit a person who claims at full retirement age will be able to receive will be ...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify how many Social Security beneficiaries currently receive paper payments. (NEXSTAR) — You may be in line to receive a benefits check from the ...