If you haven't reached full retirement age, you can sign up for a reduced Social Security benefit as long as you're at least 62 years old. But that reduction will generally remain in place for the rest of your life, so you'll need to think about how that could impact your long-term finances.

Massachusetts teachers and other public sector employees who qualify for Social Security benefits through covered work will receive a higher benefit once the new rules go into effect.

This guide provides clarity on when you can expect your Social Security checks, especially if you retired before or after May 1997.

Social Security can go a long way in retirement, and if you're married, you could be entitled to extra cash each month in the form of spousal benefits. The average spouse of a retired worker collects around $909 per month in benefits,

This big adjustment that will hit the Social Security program in 2025 will impact Medicare and the amount that beneficiaries receive.