Experts weigh in on how to decide when to claim Social Security benefits and whether it’s smart to accelerate that timeline ...

Waiting a long time for benefits doesn't make sense for me.

A vague remark tied to Trump sparked fresh concern over Social Security. Here's what was said, what hasn't changed, and why retirees reacted so strongly.

Raising the retirement will cut benefits across the board.

The full retirement age (FRA) when it comes to collecting Social Security benefits has changed for 2026. The FRA is now 67 for people born in 1960 and later. The new year brings a big change for ...

Waiting until full retirement age ensures that you receive your monthly benefits without a reduction. Filing early, which you can do once you're 62, results in reduced monthly benefits. Delaying your ...

If you want to maximize your lifetime retirement benefits, the newest data from the CDC can help.

Because it's not a given that you'll be able to claim Social Security at 70, one of the best things you can do in case your ...

This rule does not apply to spousal benefits, though. You can't grow a spousal benefit by delaying your claim beyond your ...