The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

A new study finds that 2 in 5 people combine work and Social Security benefits for at least some period of time as they near ...

Social Security rules can be confusing for seniors, but it's important to know the basics to make informed choices.

Each year, the SSA sets a "wage base limit," which is the maximum amount of your income that's subject to Social Security's ...

To understand this sudden rush to cash in early, AARP conducted a survey of 1,884 adults aged 50-plus in June 2025 (2). The ...

Explore why common Social Security tips, such as waiting until 70 or working part-time, may not work for middle-class retirees seeking income security.

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.

New rules are set to be implemented in the Social Security program in 2026, bringing changes to benefits, cost-of-living ...

With Social Security strained and birthrates falling, Trump looks to compulsory superannuation as a model for reform.

Many retirees think once they file for Social Security, the decision is final — but a little-known rule could let you reverse ...

Stepping into retirement doesn't always mean stepping away from work. People everywhere are asking themselves whether they can grab their Social Security check early while keeping their job. It's a ...

The Chicago Public School District pensions are in a precarious place, and not considered "safe" due to significant underfunding. The Chicago Teachers' Pension Fund (CTPF) has a funded ratio of less ...