See the 2026 maximum Social Security benefits at ages 62, 67, and 70, understand why the gap is so large, and learn how to ...

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

If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

My wife is 76, born in 1948. She retired at full retirement age and currently collects $1,076 per month. I will be retiring ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

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Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.