It turns out working for a living is actually kind of expensive.

The difference between claiming early and waiting could be thousands of dollars per month.

Learn about the average Social Security benefit in 2026, how benefits are calculated, and why knowing the average benefit can impact your own retirement plans.

A lot of people rely on Social Security to meet their essential needs in retirement, and that's a totally fine approach. But ...

Some states have higher average Social Security benefits than others. See how states rank, what explains the differences, and ...

For most Americans, Social Security isn't just a government program. It's a vital financial lifeline that they rely on heavily during retirement. Nearly 68 million people receive Social Security ...

When you collect Social Security, you’re entitled to a standard benefit. This amount is called your primary insurance amount ...

January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their full retirement age in 2026. The important message is that all of them ...

In 2017, I wrote a column about factors that contribute to an accurate retirement estimate that I think is worth repeating this week. I have been learning about employees who have had to retire with ...