It may be more than you think.

Social Security benefits go a long way for millions of retirees, lifting around 16 million adults age 65 and older out of poverty, according to 2023 data from the Center on Budget and Policy ...

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

The median worker aged 45 to 62 could increase their lifetime spending power by $182,000 by delaying Social Security retirement benefits until age 70.

Age 62 is the earliest you can claim benefits and 70 is the latest in order to receive a benefits increase. You would need to earn at least the wage base limit for 35 years to receive the maximum ...

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

The number of Americans claiming Social Security benefits early has jumped. The need for benefits may be based on financial issues, health problems, or both. Filing for benefits early may help your ...

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

Filing for Social Security at 62 reduces monthly benefits by 30% compared to full retirement age of 67. Delaying Social Security until 70 increases monthly benefits by 24% above full retirement age.

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