Claiming Social Security at age 62 reduces your benefit by up to 30%. When you've spent four decades or more in the workforce ...

Lawmakers don't want to see those cuts happen, so they've been talking through different solutions to prevent them. And one ...

Lots of changes in store for Social Security recipients as more people rely on a system that's operating above capacity. Full ...

The more Social Security you get each month in retirement, the more long-term stability you might enjoy. There are moves you ...

Here’s why this year matters: If you were born in 1959, your FRA is 66 years and 10 months. That means some people will ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

The question of retirement age is crucial for millions of Americans planning their retirement. Contrary to the expectation of ...

Trump's exclusion of an oft-touted Social Security proposal will be highly unpopular but is absolutely necessary.

Currently, Americans can apply for retirement benefits starting at age 65, although 67 is considered the full retirement age ...

Learn more about how Social Security's full retirement age has been rising since 1983, maxing out this year at age 67 for ...

If you happened to have been overpaid by the Social Security Administration (SSA), your check may smaller this month.

Living trusts generally allow a smoother, more organized settlement of the estate than other probate-avoidance options.