Weston: Retirement planning is further complicated by the fact that we don’t know how long we’ll live or how our health will ...

Individuals can claim spousal benefits and receive up to 50% of their partner's PIA. Considering that Social Security plays ...

Claiming Social Security early can reduce your monthly checks by up to 30%. Every month you delay benefits increases your ...

Employees at the Social Security Administration told USA Today that thousands of Americans could see delays or stopped checks ...

You may decide that both you and your spouse should delay Social Security until 70 so you each score the maximum monthly ...

Those who retire at age 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Waiting until full retirement age (67) increases the maximum ...

And while undoing your claim could be a helpful thing for your finances, if you're forced to rack up debt in order to be able ...

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average ...

People who started receiving Social Security benefits before May 1997 follow a separate schedule. They received their June ...

Social Security is a cornerstone of financial security for nearly 68 million Americans. With benefits losing 20% of ...

Officials emphasize that completing the Fairness Act claims quickly and accurately is a top priority—but for millions relying on Social Security, even short-term delays can be disruptive.

Social Security beneficiaries can expect their June payments to arrive earlier than usual after a delayed schedule in May.