The median worker aged 45 to 62 could increase their lifetime spending power by $182,000 by delaying Social Security retirement benefits until age 70.

New data reveals the age most Americans start Social Security — and how claiming early or waiting can impact your retirement ...

The age you claim Social Security can shape your lifetime income. Compare benefits at 62, full retirement age, and 70 to see ...

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature American Citizens Dear Rusty: I have been working somewhat consistently since ...

It’s important to understand how Social Security works before you claim your benefits.

You may be gearing up to claim Social Security in 2026. If you're turning 66 next year, you won't be able to collect your monthly benefits in full. You may want to wait another year -- or even longer ...

The difference between claiming early and waiting could be thousands of dollars per month.

Social Security February 2026 payments arrive February 18, with benefits up to $5,181. Check your birth date to confirm your schedule.

As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.

The full retirement age (FRA) when it comes to collecting Social Security benefits has changed for 2026. The FRA is now 67 for people born in 1960 and later. The new year brings a big change for ...