Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is crucial for retirement planning. Understanding how to secure 100% of your Primary Insurance Amount (PIA) can significantly impact your financial ...

Have blank years lurking in your Social Security wage history? Spotting them early could help you make a smarter retirement ...

A bipartisan bill could change the wording of Social Security’s retirement age. Is it a trivial change, or could it help ...

You may be wondering how your monthly Social Security benefit in retirement compares to others. If you're struggling to cover ...

The Social Security Administration determines the size of the checks you qualify for based on your average monthly earnings ...

The top Social Security check could be hefty right now, but few retirees actually qualify for the maximum amount.

Retirees across the United States may soon breathe a little easier under a proposed federal law that aims to eliminate ...

How much is the average Social Security benefit? It actually depends upon your age. The table below shows the averages for people of different ages. These are the average benefits as of June 30.

How much does Barack Obama get from Social Security? Find out what factors determine his benefit—and how yours could compare ...

The recent repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) marks a significant shift ...

Retiring early can result in a reduced Social Security claim. Most people know that early filing penalties reduce the amount ...