Applying for spousal Social Security benefits in 2026? Here's what you need to know.

To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...

5 Reasons I'll Be Taking Social Security Long Before Age 70 -- and 5 Reasons I May Delay

There are compelling reasons to start receiving your benefits early or late. Each of us needs to think through some issues.

5 New Reasons You May Want To Consider Taking Social Security Benefits Early

A 23% benefit cut, retroactive payments, and new tax rules may impact when you should claim Social Security. These five ...

3 Things Every Senior Needs to Know About Social Security in 2026

The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of all seniors whose provisional income -- adjusted gross income ...

Dave Ramsey Says Claim Social Security Early — 'Might as Well Get All You Can' But Suze Orman Says Waiting Gets You 76% More Per Month. Who's Right?

Retire early and cash in while you can — or wait and score a bigger monthly check? That's the divide between two financial ...

This common Social Security advice might not apply to you. Here's why you shouldn't always wait until age 70 to claim benefits

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security will maximize lifetime benefits for most individuals. Around half of all ...

Social Security benefits go out on Jan. 21: this is who gets a payment

The U.S.’s Social Security Administration is poised to distribute another batch of benefits payments for January 2026.

2026 Social Security payments will hit bank accounts this week — and they may be bigger

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

Some smart Americans are retiring early, delaying Social Security at same time. Here’s the secret (and why it might be perfect for you)

For most people, retirement is synonymous with Social Security. As of 2024, the typical retirement age is 64 for men and 62 for women, according to the Center for Retirement Research at Boston College ...