One Social Security claiming age offers the highest probability of maximizing lifetime Social Security income.

Key Takeaways You’ll receive 132% of your monthly benefit amount if you wait until age 70 to begin collecting.If you start ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

If you’re retired, you probably get a lot of your income from Social Security. And you may be wondering how your monthly ...

Social Security benefits are increasing in 2026. That’s good news for retirees. However, it’s important for seniors to ...

Nevertheless, surveys recently conducted by T. Rowe Price and Nationwide Retirement Institute suggest three Social Security ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

Once they stop working, many people's main source of financial stability goes away. Lots of retirees count on one government ...

A new study finds that 2 in 5 people combine work and Social Security benefits for at least some period of time as they near ...

Dear Savvy Senior, How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few ...

The good news is that the SSA publishes its payment calculator in advance, so you can plan ahead and know exactly when you'll ...