For each month you claim benefits before your full retirement age, you shrink your checks. The reduction adds up to a 6.7% ...

Many pre-retirees and current retirees share one concern about their later years: They fear that they are going to run out of ...

If Social Security is your primary source of retirement income, the thought of losing any of your checks is likely a scary ...

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.

To understand this sudden rush to cash in early, AARP conducted a survey of 1,884 adults aged 50-plus in June 2025 (2). The ...

Understanding how Social Security benefits work especially timing, work history, and spousal or survivor strategies can ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

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

You can claim Social Security starting at age 62. But you won't get your monthly benefits without a reduction unless you wait ...

Inflation, longer lifespans, and falling interest rates are reshaping retirement income. Learn what these trends mean for your financial plan and how Whitaker Myers helps retirees protect purchasing ...

Losing a job near retirement may tempt you to claim Social Security early, but delaying may boost your lifetime income. Here ...

Conventional wisdom suggests it's better for retirees to wait until full retirement age before claiming their Social Security benefits, but older Americans don’t seem to favor this strategy in 2025.