Per the Schroders 2024 U.S. Retirement Survey, 43% of pre-retirees plan to start Social Security before age 67, and only 10% ...

A study published in 2022 by the National Bureau of Economic Research concluded that over 90% workers aged 45 to 62 would optimize benefits by claiming Social Security at age 70. The study also ...

Those who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive two checks in May – one on May 1 (the check for May 2025) and a ...

Delaying Social Security beyond full retirement age (FRA) increases monthly checks and often total lifetime benefit. Working past FRA also helps you avoid earnings test penalties. Investor Alert ...

Social Security benefits vary by the age you retire, and there's an annual cost-of-living adjustment, so benefits now are likely lower than they'll be when you'll retire. But you can factor in ...

As you likely know, there's no one-size-fits-all Social Security benefit. The amount you'll receive will depend on factors such as how much you earned in your working life and the age at which you ...

Various studies have found that waiting until age 70 is the best move for most folks. Still, Social Security will likely never provide all you need. So aim to set up multiple income streams for ...