Increasing your income today can lead to larger Social Security checks in retirement. You might be surprised by how much ...

There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

Find out how much your Social Security check could increase in 2026, with estimated raises broken down by specific ages.

Key Takeaways Social Security benefits change depending on your current and past income, and the age at which you started ...

The age you claim Social Security can shape your lifetime income. Compare benefits at 62, full retirement age, and 70 to see ...

Social Security beneficiaries can have their benefits garnished if they have missed child support payments, have unpaid taxes or government debt, or have received an overpayment.

If you are among the more than 70 million Americans who will receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments. Among the key ...

”I have a higher monthly pension benefit until my Full Retirement Age of 67.” ...

Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial future. But for many retirees, it's not an option.

Here's what to know about your February Social Security payments.

Holding down a job in retirement could lead to more Social Security -- or less.

Editor's Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, "Ask Phil," aims to help older Americans and their families by answering ...