The Social Security Administration allows you to claim retirement or spousal benefits at 62, but it considers this early ...

Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security could do your retirement finances a world of good. But if you don't desperately ...

The second wave of November Social Security payments arrives this week. We break down the payment schedule and explain the ...

The Social Security Administration lets you access your Social Security records through a portal called “my Social Security.” You used to be able to log in to my ...

Millions of Americans who depend on Social Security will get their monthly payment this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) distributes benefits to more than 70 million people, including ...

An important change is coming for some Social Security recipients. On Sept. 30, the agency will move to all electronic payments as it phases out paper checks. “If you still receive paper checks, now ...

Your claiming age affects the size of your benefits -- and, sometimes, your family's benefits too. Claiming early will reduce your monthly benefit by up to 30%. Your family members can't claim Social ...

If you're feeling a bit worried about retirement, particularly your Social Security benefits, you certainly aren't alone.