The simple numbers say waiting as long as possible makes sense, but there's more to the story that can -- and should -- ...

The Social Security Administration assigns everyone a full retirement age (FRA). That's when you become eligible for the full ...

Americans are filing for Social Security benefits at record rates in 2025, with a 17% jump to 1.8 million applications in the ...

It's important to choose the right filing age, since it will have an impact on the amount of money Social Security pays you ...

Most retirees and future retirees have pressing questions about Social Security. Explore what financial advisors have to say.

96% of Americans lose an average of $111,000 in their Social Security income due to mistakes made while filing for benefits, according to Forbes. There are over 2,700 rules in the Social Security ...

I told Bob that if making sure his wife gets the highest widow’s benefit possible was his primary concern, he should consider waiting until 70 to file for Social Security. He would get almost ...

Social Security is in trouble and your benefits could be at risk. Once you understand the whole picture, it may change your plans for how and when you file for your benefits. Good news – a new ...

They planned to draw down their retirement savings, and file for Social Security at 70. “The market drop was the final straw,” he said. The couple decided to hedge their bets. “We figured ...

Of course, there’s a big downside to claiming Social Security at 62 — you’ll shrink your monthly benefits for life. Assuming full retirement age is 67 for you, filing at 62 means slashing ...

Christine Banner planned to wait until her full retirement age of 67 to apply for Social Security benefits. But the changes underway at the Social Security Administration, combined with an erratic ...