Squeezing the most money out of Social Security is about doing the right things: working hard, paying Social Security taxes ...

If you claimed Social Security before full retirement age, working can affect your benefits.

There are compelling reasons to start receiving your benefits early or late. Each of us needs to think through some issues.

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Retirees can choose to claim Social Security benefits as early as age 62 and as late as age 70. Claiming benefits at age 62 can lead to a reduction in benefits of as much as 30%. Many retirees will ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...