With good planning and a bit of luck, the maximum Social Security check could be yours.

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

During the time you're not receiving benefits, your checks will grow by 8% per year. If your FRA is 67 and you wait until 70 ...

Medicare starts at 65, but Social Security follows completely different rules that most people don't understand.

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

The third round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued on Wednesday. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or after the 21st of a month will ...

The first round of March Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 13 days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive ...

The Old-Age and Survivors Insurance trust fund, which is used to help the U.S. government cover Social Security payments to ...

When it comes to Social Security, a common misconception is that only those who have a traditional job can claim monthly ...

The reality is sobering: The average 401 (k) balance of a Gen Xer is about $190,000, while the average balance for Boomers ...