Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Every Possible Claiming Age
One of the biggest Social Security decisions you'll have to make is when to sign up for benefits. Many choose to apply as ...
Social Security's Max $5,108 Benefit Is Hard to Get. Here's What to Do Instead of Chasing It
A lot of people who attempt to retire on Social Security alone end up having to cut corners. In 2025, the maximum monthly ...
Younger Retirees Rely On Their Social Security To Get By: Is It Enough To Keep Their Homes?
Older retirees, aged 74 and 75, reported that 52% of their income came from Social Security, while the youngest, aged 62 and ...
1 Social Security move every single worker should make in 2025
Whether you're retiring in 2025 or still have decades left, it's wise to ensure you know exactly how Social Security will fit ...
Has Congress stolen trillions from Social Security? The answer is clear as day
The answer is clear as day that Congress didn't steal from Social Security's trust funds. If you want to know what's really ...
Social Security: 96% of Americans Could Be Leaving Benefits on the Table Without Realizing It
Most Americans rely on Social Security to make ends meet, with a 2024 Gallup poll finding that 60% of retirees say their ...
A divorced couple considers retying the knot to maximize Social Security payments
After a divorce, a couple reconciles but doesn't remarry. Should they retie the knot to maximize Social Security payments?
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Divorced? How to Claim Social Security Benefits on Your Ex’s Record
Typically, people become eligible for Social Security by working and paying into the program. But that’s not the only path to ...
Planning to Work While Claiming Social Security Early? Brace Yourself for This.
The Social Security Administration assigns everyone a full retirement age (FRA) based on their birth year. It's 67 for most ...
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Is 70 Really the Best Age to Claim Social Security?
Seniors get a choice as to when to file for Social Security. You’re allowed to sign up at any point once you turn 62. And if ...
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How Much Will Social Security Pay Me in Retirement? Here’s How to Estimate Your Monthly Check
If you’re like most seniors, you’ll rely on  Social Security to provide a good portion of your income once you retire. But, ...
Three Ways to Plan Now for a Social Security Shortfall Later
The outlook for Social Security is gloomy, but you can save now to protect against benefit cuts in the future. If the cuts ...