Waiting to claim Social Security until age 70 can add more to your monthly payments, but it doesn't always pay off over time.

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You don't have to worry that Social Security is going away. You don't even have to pretend that it is. Just be mindful of how ...

This rule on Social Security spousal benefits limits your options if you're claiming on your spouse's work record.

Indexed earnings are SSA calculations that adjust lifetime wages for inflation. Discover how they affect Social Security ...

If you're in your late 50s or early 60s, you've probably given some thought to when you'll sign up for Social Security. You want to choose a claiming age that will ...

When you think of retiring, you probably imagine sailing off into the sunset, relaxing on the golf course or the beach or puttering around your house with plenty of time to enjoy life. For many, ...

Here are the thresholds when taxes are charged on Social Security benefits in 2026: $25,000 for single filers to be taxed on ...

Social Security is a complex program that's loaded with rules. As such, there can be a lot of confusion about how it works. One big myth attached to Social Security is that you're eligible for ...