One of the biggest Social Security decisions you'll have to make is when to sign up for benefits. Many choose to apply as ...

In 2025, the maximum monthly benefit Social Security will pay is $5,108. To be clear, though, that's higher than the ...

The difference in claiming early versus waiting is magnified when you qualify for the maximum possible benefit.

Ken and Rick discuss the pros and cons of retiring early and how this can affect social security benefits and taxes.

There aren't many social programs in the U.S. that have had as much of a positive impact as Social Security retirement ...

Social Security spousal benefits depend on the claim age of the spouse and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of the retired ...

If you’re like most seniors, you’ll rely on Social Security to provide a good portion of your income once you retire. But, it ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 is popular strategy because it gives recipients the most checks. At the same time, it reduces ...

There's a reason that Social Security is called "the third rail of American politics" – as in, touch it and die. Most ...

All of these questions can be distilled down into one: Does working after full retirement age affect Social Security benefits? Let’s find out. Working After Full Retirement Age Might Increase ...

Seniors get a choice as to when to file for Social Security. You’re allowed to sign up at any point once you turn 62. And if ...

One nice feature of Social Security is that it doesn’t lock all seniors into one specific filing age. You can claim benefits ...