Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

To get the maximum Social Security benefit, you need more than a late retirement. Here's what it really takes to qualify for ...

The Social Security Administration’s Retirement Estimator gives you an automatic estimate of your Social Security benefit based on your actual earnings history, showing calculations for three key ages ...

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

Key Takeaways You’ll receive 132% of your monthly benefit amount if you wait until age 70 to begin collecting.If you start ...

The new year is approaching fast, and while you may be focused on the busy holiday season, it’s never too early to start ...