The 401 (k)-pension-Social Security sequence should allow you to fully enjoy your prime retirement years while minimizing ...

According to the Social Security Trustees' most recent report, the program's Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust ...

One of the hardest financial decisions you might have to make in your lifetime is figuring out when to claim Social Security. And the reason is that your filing age has a huge impact on your monthly ...

There’s a reason it’s important to put a lot of thought into your Social Security filing decision. The age you sign up for ...

While 2026's 2.8% COLA isn't exactly record-breaking, it's also a more generous raise than seniors got in 2025, when benefits rose only 2.5%. Plus, so far, that 2.8% COLA seems to be outpacing ...

Considering that Social Security is a large portion of many Americans' retirement income, it makes sense that people would ...

To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your checks by up to 35%. That's enough to drop a $1,000 benefit to $650 per ...

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is here, and larger checks are arriving this month. There's no ...

In 2026, full retirement age for Social Security is changing for anyone born in 1960 or later. Full retirement age is the age when you can claim full Social Security benefits. Anyone turning 66 in ...

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility. Many retirees do exactly that. According to a Bankrate analysis, 62 is the ...

Approximately 1.3 million minor children receive survivor benefits after the loss of a parent or parents who worked and paid Social Security taxes. The benefit can be life changing. Heather Hill knows ...