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,

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.

One of the most important retirement planning decisions you'll make in your golden years is when to apply for Social Security. The most popular age to claim retirement benefits, by far, is 62, the first year you become eligible.

What's the most popular age to file for Social Security retirement benefits? It's 62 -- by far. Many Americans are ready to retire as early as possible after working for decades. I understand the sentiment.

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions, the WEP and the GPO, that have been penalizing a sizable portion of the workforce for more than four decades.

When Donald Trump takes over in the White House from Monday, January 20, he must fix Social Security before the program, which services 67 million Americans across the United State

Letters: Musk, Ramaswamy will declare war on seniors. Developing good citizens is the key to our future. Democrats should call for Trump's resignation.

The Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), which was recently signed into law by President Joe Biden, eliminates rules that reduce Social Security benefits for those who also get income from

In 1983, the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset, which reduced Social Security payments for retired police officers, firefighters, postal workers and teachers, were signed into law by former President Ronald Reagan.

You can claim Social Security benefits starting at the age of 62. However, the earlier you claim your benefits, the smaller your checks will be. Waiting longer to begin your benefits can have a huge payoff,

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL), a nonpartisan senior group, recently released their monthly COLA estimate, predicting that it would moderate to 2.1% in 2026.

How far can, and should, you go to help out your parents? This is an issue that a Reddit poster is grappling with now. His mother is ill and can’t work and his dad is 72 and wants to stop working — but his parents have no savings outside of Social Security.