Social Security's trust fund is now projected to run dry in 2032, a year earlier than expected, potentially cutting benefits by 28%.

Claiming benefits at age 67 may be too early for some and too late for others.

You can file for benefits as early as age 62. Delaying benefits up to age 70 will earn you more per month. While research ...

Social Security payments lift an estimated 23.5 million people above the poverty line, a new report has found.

Once you start collecting Social Security, the size of your checks will change annually. There are of course the annual cost of living adjustments (COLAs). Designed to help cover the costs of ...

At 58 with $800,000 saved, retiring at 63 without claiming Social Security is possible, but only if you understand the bridge ...

The HerMoney founder and former NBC "Today" show financial editor has an important message for American workers saving for retirement.

During years reporting on personal finance, I've written frequently that Social Security provides an important — though ideally not dominant — stream of income that helps cover essential expenses for ...

Is claiming Social Security early and receiving more checks for longer better than waiting to claim for a higher benefit?

Getting the maximum Social Security benefit is a goal many Americans aspire to, but few actually achieve. If you retire at ...

The Social Security Administration distributes payments on a rolling schedule each month.