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 ...

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

If you're searching for answers about retirement, it can be frustrating when nobody can tell you what you should do, especially when it comes to a basic question that seems like it should have a ...

If you hope to claim the max Social Security check, you must work at least 35 years and delay your application until 70. You also need to pay the maximum Social Security taxes in at least 35 years.

Will Social Security come to an end? Chatter about this long-standing question gained more attention as the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was created with a mandate to significantly ...

Social Security payments for the month of September follow a normal schedule. But recipients who were previously overpaid by the Social Security Administration may need to take action to avoid smaller ...

I recently read a story you wrote centering around spousal benefits, but it didn't talk about one spouse getting a pension. My wife is nine years older than me. She's 66 and I'm 57. We are both ...

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For years, there have been rumors that Social Security is on the brink of bankruptcy. Thankfully, things aren't quite that dire. Social Security cannot go broke and run out of money because it's ...

Social Security is entering a new period of uncertainty, and the latest proposals from Trump have raised fresh concerns about ...

Age 65 is when Medicare eligibility typically begins. Though you can sign up for Social Security at that point, waiting could result in larger benefits. Do not be confused into thinking you have to ...

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