While there's a basic rule of thumb regarding retirement savings, you can't count on these general rules to guide your ...

While it's impossible to know the exact amount, there is a lot of publicly available information about Social Security. Here's the maximum Social Security benefit at ages 62, 67, and 70.

You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you'll receive less. If you're waiting until 65 or later, here are 6 ...

Filing for Social Security ahead of full retirement age means having to accept a smaller monthly benefit permanently. You may be able to avoid claiming benefits by tapping your savings or continuing ...

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits for all, or a portion, of their retirement income. Up to 85% of Social ...

Retiring early can result in a reduced Social Security claim. Most people know that early filing penalties reduce the amount they receive. Your Social Security benefits could also be smaller for ...

Learn the average Social Security benefit for 75-year-olds, why payments are higher for late claimers, and how to estimate ...

Deciding when to start taking Social Security is one of the most important financial choices you'll make for retirement. If ...

Dear Rusty: I will be 65 this year and my husband is 72; he retired in 2019 at age 66. I would like to retire and enjoy some time with him before he gets too much older. I do not want to have my ...

Retirement planning can feel like a balancing act, especially with the cost of living still climbing and interest rates fluctuating. And, with other hurdles like stock market volatility still looming, ...