The experts say wait to claim Social Security. But interest rates have reduced the payoff. Here are four questions to ponder ...

Most Social Security recipients receive benefits like clockwork, but certain situations can trigger unexpected delays.

You can't make an informed decision before you run through this exercise.

Social Security’s retirement fund is running out of money faster than previously expected, according to a new report released ...

When it comes to Social Security changes, most Americans are focused on high-profile shifts that affect their finances, such ...

Only certain retirees can snag the program's maximum monthly benefit.

Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, urges swift and balanced Social Security reforms—adjusting benefits, ...

The third round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in six days. When ...

Social Security should only be one component of retirement income.

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier retirement. Here's where your dollar goes furthest.