Your claiming age matters for two reasons. First, it determines whether you're eligible for checks. You must be at least 62 years old to get retirement benefits. But that's not defined in the way ...

If you'd rather not apply online, you can call the Social Security Administration at 800-772-1213 to set up an appointment to ...

Key Points Retirees can claim Social Security between the ages of 62 and 70.However, there are pros and cons, regardless of the age at which one files for benefits.Recent studies and calculators can ...

Experts say retiree Social Security is still taxable and Ohioans will need to read the fine print to understand their situation.

The resounding advice about filing early for Social Security retirement benefits is pretty unambiguous: Don’t do it. However, if you can’t delay — due to immediate cash flow needs — or don’t want to ...

Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

Do you know when to apply for Social Security benefits? What's the best age to start receiving monthly payments? Part of the answer lies in your birth year.

Importantly, the average Social Security benefit tends to increase over time because of inflation and changes in average wages. For instance, the average monthly retired-worker benefit at age 70 is ...

When you start collecting Social Security, any change in finances can be scary. But selling your house doesn't have to be, if you plan ahead.

Filing for Social Security early is a complex decision that depends heavily on your individual and family circumstances, ...

Financially Plan to Retire Social Security provides an online Retirement Age Calculator to enable individuals to assess his or her retirement age when eligibility for unreduced Social Security ...