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

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

Older Americans get choices when it comes to claiming Social Security. The earliest age you can file for benefits is 62, and ...

A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said ...

Whether you're retiring in 2025 or still have decades left, it's wise to ensure you know exactly how Social Security will fit ...

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

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

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 ...

Social Security Income (SSI) payments are designed for people who have little to no income. So if you earn too much you can ...

You can delay claiming your benefit up to the age of 70, and for each year you delay, you get a subsequent bump via a delayed retirement credit. So, to get the maximum benefit of $5,108 in 2025, you’d ...

Many seniors opt to continue working or go back to work even after claiming Social Security, for financial reasons or the ...

A child’s benefits can only begin once their parent has begun receiving retirement benefits. If a parent claims Social Security before their full retirement age, both their benefit and their child’s ...