Mastering these basics could be just the confidence-booster you need before you apply.

This could be the better route for millions of couples.

The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped.

The timing of your filing can impact your retirement income.

Your age at sign up will dictate the size of your Social Security benefit. Spouses can coordinate their claiming strategies to maximize their household benefits. Having the necessary documents at hand ...

Your full retirement age (FRA) dictates when you become eligible for the full Social Security benefit you've earned. Claiming early reduces your monthly check, while delaying Social Security increases ...

Ideally, you'll be coming into retirement with some money you've saved on your own. But here's the scary thing. The good news is that there are steps you can take to boost your Social Security ...

After a long career, many people can't wait for the day they finally cash in on their Social Security benefits — and waiting ...

It's hard to believe that 2025 is pretty much almost over. But now that we've reached the tail end of the year, it's time to start looking toward 2026. If you're receiving Social Security, you should ...