Many believe that the final years of employment are pivotal in determining Social Security benefits. However, this is a common misconception. The Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates a ...

We take a look at how Americans’ year of birth affects their ‘full retirement age’, and how your monthly benefits go up the longer you wait to claim them.

To qualify for spousal benefits, you must have been married for at least a year, your spouse must currently be receiving benefits, and one of the following must be true: (1) you're 62 years old, (2) ...

Experts say retiree Social Security is still taxable and you'll need to read the fine print to understand your situation and ...

There are two ways to apply for Social Security retirement benefits. When you apply for benefits has no impact on how you ...