Here's the thing: most people think age 65 is the magic number for Social Security. They've been dreaming about it for years.

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

Here are some common mistakes retirees make with their Social Security checks. Know them, so you can hopefully avoid them.

If you're eligible for $2,000 a month in Social Security at full retirement age, filing at age 62 will shrink your monthly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In this photo illustration, a Social Security card sits alongside checks from the U.S. Treasury on October 14, 2021 in Washington, ...

As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.

Over 70 million people rely on Social Security for essential income, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

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.

The first round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in two days. When ...

The full retirement age (FRA) when it comes to collecting Social Security benefits has changed for 2026. The FRA is now 67 for people born in 1960 and later. The new year brings a big change for ...