Being eligible for the maximum amount rests on having high, consistent earnings throughout your career.

Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is ...

Social Security is always a big topic among retirees and those getting close to retirement. So what changes should you be ...

Planning for retirement means understanding what you can realistically expect from Social Security. While the program sets a maximum benefit amount each year, very few retirees actually receive it.

Starting in 2026, anyone born in 1960 or later faces a new reality: full retirement age for Social Security is now 67. This ...

The Social Security Administration relies on four factors to calculate your monthly benefit. Although all ages in the traditional Social Security claiming range, from 62 to 70, have well-defined ...

There are compelling reasons to start receiving your benefits early or late. Each of us needs to think through some issues.

Retirees can earn upwards of $5,000 per month from Social Security in 2026, but there's a big catch.

President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still ...

If you're still working in any capacity while receiving Social Security, you could be subject to the retirement earni ...