Social Security recipients got some decent news at the end of October. The Social Security Administration announced that in ...

Many workers could increase their lifetime spending power by $182,000 by delaying Social Security retirement benefits.

Robots could make a major difference in America’s Social Security crisis, according to a new op-ed from MarketWatch. As ...

Planning for retirement can be one of the most consequential decisions of your life, especially in the 4-5 years directly ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 is not always a smart idea. If those benefits will be your main or only source of retirement ...

Dear Savvy Senior, How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few ...

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced when started early. If you apply for benefits before she reaches full ...

People often think of "reaching retirement" as one set date—and at least from an employment standpoint, that's largely true.

When it comes to claiming Social Security, there’s a wide range of ages to choose from. The earliest age you can claim Social Security is 62. But if you want your monthly benefits without a reduction, ...

Quick Read Social Security’s combined trust funds are expected to run dry by 2034, at which point the program may have to cut ...

Senators Ron Wyden and Elizabeth Warren are raising questions about former Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano--who's now Social Security commissioner.

Understanding how Social Security spousal benefits work is crucial for maximizing your family’s retirement income.