The final round of July’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...

While the two studies above indicate that waiting longer results in a higher lifetime benefit, actual data shows more people ...

Social Security payments usually begin on the second Wednesday of every month, and the following waves go out on a weekly ...

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

Experts say retiree Social Security is still taxable and you'll need to read the fine print to understand your situation and ...

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 ...

Social Security benefits are determined based on individual work history, lifetime earnings, and claiming age. All else being equal, retirees will get the smallest possible benefit at age 62 and ...