Key Points The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefit will be.You must wait until 70 to apply if ...

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

Learn how to easily estimate your Social Security benefits using the official SSA tool, and understand how work history and ...

As Social Security nears its 90th anniversary, Americans' confidence in the future of the program has dropped. Here's what to ...

Earning over the limit set by the Social Security RET will reduce your benefits based on how much you exceed the limit and how close you are to full retirement age. If you won't reach FRA in 2024 ...

The chart below details the maximum Social Security benefits at different claiming ages. Chart by author. Note: Workers born in 1957 attained full retirement age (FRA) in 2023 at 66 and 6 months.

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

For decades, you could apply for Social Security at age 62, but you didn't get full benefits unless you signed up at age 65. But that "full retirement age," has gradually increased over the years ...

To collect what's considered full Social Security benefits, you wait until at least your "full retirement age." Here's the full retirement age for those born from 1943 and on: 1943-1954: 66 years old ...

The average Social Security benefit for 62-year-old retired workers was $1,277 per month in June 2023. Workers can start Social Security at age 62 but doing so results in a substantial and ...