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

Deciding when to start claiming Social Security benefits can be one of the most difficult decisions for retirees. Most ...

Social Security is a complex program. It doles out benefits to over 69 million Americans each month, so it's tough to ...

Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...

The changes in the Social Security retirement system are not sudden, but are part of a gradual plan initiated in 1983 to ensure the financial sustainability of the trust fund. This ...

Say you end up retiring at 62, but won't reach full retirement age until 67. It may not be feasible to live off of savings ...

Someone born in late 1958 still has time to apply to suspend benefits the month they reach full retirement age and increase ...

The number of people filing for Social Security typically increases each year amidst population growth and as more ...

What's the ideal age for claiming Social Security retirement benefits? It depends on who you ask. The earlier you start, the smaller your checks. But, you'll collect these payments for more time.

Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, ...