Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

Social Security has started increasing the full retirement age for some age groups. See what age you are eligible to retire ...

The year you were born determines when you become eligible for your Social Security full retirement age benefit (FRA). Use ...

Right now, for people born in 1960 or later, the full retirement age (FRA) is 67. That means if you wait until 67 to claim ...

The earliest you can claim is 62, but doing so will reduce your monthly benefit by 30% from your primary insurance amount, which is the amount you'd receive by claiming benefits at your full ...

You become eligible for Social Security at 62, but you must wait until your full retirement age (FRA) to qualify for the full ...

So what are these benefits, exactly? Well, the overall average monthly Social Security benefit for retirees was $2,007 as of ...

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays, with the first wave of payments going out on the second Wednesday of the month, Oct. 8. Subsequent payments will go out on the third (Oct. 15) ...

With Social Security projected to be insolvent by 2032, Commissioner Frank Bisignano says options like raising the retirement age are on the table for U.S. retirees.

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

Social Security beneficiaries are expected to receive a cost-of-living adjustment next year. Find out how much it could be ...

The expected rule change from the Social Security Administration would cut eligibility for disability benefits, particularly among older workers, and reduce the size of the Social Security Disability ...