Here's the average Social Security benefit for 62-year-olds, how early claiming affects your check, and what to consider ...

Ages 62, 67, and 70 are three of the most important milestones in Social Security. Age 62 is the earliest you can claim ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to Trump has impacted Social Security.

Social Security is set to deplete its trust fund before the end of 2032. The main challenge facing the program is a major demographic shift in the U.S. Social Security requires multiple changes to ...

You can receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount by claiming spousal benefits. You must be at least 62 ...

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

If you are among the more than 70 million Americans who will receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments. Among the key ...

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...

The average Social Security retirement beneficiary is expected to receive a monthly payment of about $2,064 in 2026, based on the most recent data provided by the Social Security Administration. But ...