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

The Retirement Calculator will show your estimated Social Security retirement benefits if you retire early (age 62 is the ...

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

There are millions of older Americans today collecting Social Security. And for many people, those benefits make it possible ...

Many people have no clue what their Social Security benefits will actually be when they've clocked out of work for the last time — and that's a problem. While these benefits might replace only 40% of ...

The full retirement age for social security is increasing in 2026. It is the last age increase as part of a 1983 ...

With 2026 right around the corner, Social Security recipients are preparing for new policy changes, COLA increases and rising ...

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

The Senior Citizens League's COLA estimate released last week held steady from August. Next year's Social Security benefit increase might not be enough for many retirees. The Social Security ...

Analysis of the 2.8% COLA, 2026 Medicare premiums, and IRMAA cliffs. Plus, a year-end checklist to maximize your benefits and minimize taxes.

As the year 2025 comes to an end, Social Security recipients are urged to complete several key tasks before Dec. 31, from ...