Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

The Social Security Administration’s Retirement Estimator gives you an automatic estimate of your Social Security benefit based on your actual earnings history, showing calculations for three key ages ...

For the purposes of calculating your retirement benefit, working after full retirement age is essentially the same as working before. After all, you’ll continue to pay Social Security taxes on your ...

A record number of Americans are turning 65 each year through 2027. However, that’s not quite old enough to receive full Social Security benefits. In 1983, Congress passed a law gradually raising the ...

Worried about retirement savings? Discover how boomers can plan smarter, eliminate guesswork and feel confident they’ve saved ...

Social Security income provides a financial foundation most retired workers would struggle to live without. The Social Security Administration relies on four variables to calculate your monthly ...