Understanding these rules will help you get the most money from the program.

Quick Read The CBO estimates Social Security’s trust fund is expected to run dry as soon as 2032. This could result in an $18,400 annual benefits cut for a typical couple. Congress needs to intervene ...

You may have spent months or years comparing filing at 62 versus full retirement age versus 70, weighing spousal coordination ...

Spousal benefits allow a married person to claim up to 50% of their partner’s benefit at age 62. Delaying Social Security until age 70 increases monthly benefits by 8% per year after Full Retirement ...

Quick Read Social Security benefits only got a 2.8% COLA in 2026. Current estimates are calling for the same raise in 2027.

Working part-time in retirement gives you more financial flexibility and can stretch your savings. Many retirees take on part-time work to stay active, maintain social connections, or supplement fixed ...

Retirement experts share actionable insights on retirement income, investment planning and Social Security to help shape decisions in the year ahead "This year's findings show that the top concerns ...

Retirees who claim Social Security at age 62 receive the smallest monthly payout based on their personal earnings history, while those who claim at age 70 receive the largest payout. In 2024, nearly ...

Retiring and claiming Social Security may sound like moves to make at the same time. But a sizable group of people on Social Security continues to work after claiming benefits—and that can have ...

Social Security benefits make a big difference in the wallets of many Americans. But these extra dollars can be a double-edged sword: While the additional dollars may close the gap on affordability ...