As Social Security marks its 90th anniversary, it remains a cornerstone of financial security for millions of Americans.

The final round of July Social Security checks will be distributed July 24. See who qualifies, payment amounts, and a change ...

One of the most important things to know about your Social Security benefits is that the longer you wait to start collecting ...

Retirees are eligible for Social Security at age 62, but the age at which benefits start has a profound impact on the amount ...

Retirees may see an approximate 77% increase to their Social Security benefits by waiting from age 62 to age 70 to claim ...

You’re not prohibited from working if you collect Social Security retirement benefits, but these rules can apply depending on ...

Those approaching retirement face important decisions about when to collect their Social Security payouts — with the repercussions being significant and worth thousands of dollars.

There are many things to consider when thinking about Social Security. A key question is whether to take benefits before or after full retirement age. What's clear, though, is there are advantages ...

Fewer people are claiming Social Security benefits at age 62. Better health and the elimination of the earnings test after 65 have lowered barriers to working longer.

The Social Security Administration's latest guidance outlines these differences: someone eligible for a $1,000 monthly benefit at age 67 would receive only $700 a month if they claim at 62.

However, that’s not quite old enough to receive full Social Security benefits. In 1983, Congress passed a law gradually raising the full retirement age from 65 to 67 to account for longer life ...