These 3 Social Security claiming ages get more popular every year
For as long as it's been an option, Social Security's earliest claiming age -- 62 -- has been one of its most popular. But that's changing.
Attention Boomers: Your Social Security Benefit Should be $4,442.80 Higher
If you are a Baby Boomer who feels like your Social Security benefit doesn't quite stretch far enough, there's a very good reason for that. Your benefits have been losing ground for decades and, had they kept pace with inflation,
The Average Benefit of Social Security's Oldest Recipients Might Surprise You
Since average earnings tend to rise over time, you'd expect to see younger workers -- those with higher average monthly earnings -- receive larger checks. And we do see this to some extent. A 70-year-old claimer took home an average of about $2,037.54 in December 2023.
Social Security's max $5,108 benefit is hard to get. Here's what to focus on instead.
In 2025, the maximum monthly benefit Social Security will pay is $5,108. To be clear, though, that's higher than the program's maximum benefit at full retirement age this year. Those looking at $5,108 a month in Social Security need to delay their claims until the age of 70 to lock in payments that high.
Social Security: This Is the Average Payment in Every State
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 and 67
For a majority of retirees, Social Security is more than just a monthly check. It represents a financial backstop for aging Americans who can no longer provide for themselves. Based on data from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities,
Social Security Limits: What you lose if you earn more at age 70 and before
Understanding how your earnings impact Social Security benefits is crucial, especially as you approach retirement age. Learn how to balance work and benefits to ensure a financially secure future.
4 most worrisome things for retirees on Social Security as COLA disappoints — and how to prepare for what’s ahead
Social Security’s annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) helps keep retirees afloat as inflation erodes purchasing power.
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3 vital changes affect millions in Social Security update
Discover how the 2025 Social Security adjustments impact payment schedules, maximum benefits, and cost-of-living increases ...
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Social Security 2025: Here's the Maximum Amount of Money You Can Receive Monthly
To receive the highest Social Security benefits, you'll have to earn at least the maximum taxable amount annually. For 2025, ...
Here are the top 5 ways your Social Security check could be wrong — and there’s a very real chance that it is wrong
Some common errors could lead to getting the wrong Social Security check, including an incorrect work history.
Social Security Got a Shake-Up in 2025, and 3 Changes May Surprise Retirees
The Social Security program undergoes a series of revisions each year to ensure benefit payments keep pace with inflation and ...
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I'm Worried Social Security Will Run Out Before I Retire. What Should I Do?
Social Security plays a big role in your retirement planning -- but you shouldn't bank on it. Here's what to do instead.
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Bad news for Social Security recipients in latest 2026 COLA projection
The actual cost-of-living-adjustment won't be announced until October, but early predictions say the increase will be a ...
Presidents and Social Security: How Presidents Have Impacted America's First Social Insurance Policy
Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to ...