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Social Security's new repayment policy may mean smaller checks for some beneficiaries. Here's what to know about August's ...

If you were born in 1959, get ready: your ideal age to retire with full Social Security benefits is no longer 66 years and 8 months, but 66 years and 10 months. It’s a ...

If you can make these three moves, you may find that you're able to take home a lot more money than just $2,002.39 per month.

Choose a claiming age, multiply the monthly benefit by 12, and then multiply that by the number of years you expect to ...

A report that Social Security funds could soon be depleted has some Americans wondering if they should take their benefits ...

Locking in guaranteed payments early can be appealing, but retirees should carefully consider the long-term impact.

As of 2025, the maximum Social Security benefit is $5,108 per month — "but in reality, not many people qualify for the ...

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit payments will be distributed twice in August - on Friday, Aug 1 and on Friday, ...

Most collect Social Security at 62. However, ChatGPT suggested waiting until 70 to maximize benefits, boost survivor payouts, ...

Chatzky outlines practical steps for maximizing retirement income and managing health care costs. She addresses concerns many ...