Whether American retirees have enough savings and benefits to live comfortably in retirement is a matter of spirited debate.

With the full retirement age (FRA) set at 67 for those born between 1960 and 1970, Americans are grappling with new Social ...

COLA may be the smallest increase in five years, but inflation trends could shift that outlook. Here's what we know now.

Olivia and Liam remain America's top baby names for the sixth straight year, while newcomers Truce and Ailany show dramatic ...

The longer you wait to begin taking benefits, the more you'll receive each month. Filing at your full retirement age -- which is age 67 for everyone born in 1960 or later -- will earn you up to 30% ...

However, you’re allowed to claim Social Security once you turn 62. And the further away from FRA you are, the more of a hit to your benefits an early filing will cause. For example, if you claim ...

if you have great health in your early 60s plus a family of long lives, those are indications that a later filing could make more sense. Questions to ask before claiming Social Security at 62 Just ...

Starting this summer, Social Security cardholders will have a new digital option for accessing their Social Security numbers.

While there could be many reasons to file early for benefits, DOGE and the projected Social Security shortfall can’t be overlooked as motivating factors, as the surge occurred after DOGE began ...

There’s been a striking rise in the number of Americans applying for initial Social Security benefits this year, many earlier than planned. Job losses, rising costs, and even staffing cuts at ...