To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.

The Retirement Calculator will show your estimated Social Security retirement benefits if you retire early (age 62 is the ...

One Social Security claiming age offers the highest probability of maximizing lifetime Social Security income.

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.

The Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) has been finalized for 2026. In an announcement on Oct. 24, the Social ...

Find out how much more you can collect in Social Security benefits if you wait until your full retirement age and meet your anticipated life expectancy.

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

Once they stop working, many people's main source of financial stability goes away. Lots of retirees count on one government ...

Learn why Social Security's full retirement age reaches 67 for good in 2026, how it changes your benefit options, and simple ways to time your claim wisely.

Social Security benefits are increasing in 2026. That’s good news for retirees. However, it’s important for seniors to ...

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