Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

While it's impossible to know the exact amount, there is a lot of publicly available information about Social Security. Here's the maximum Social Security benefit at ages 62, 67, and 70.

To reach the maximum Social Security payout you generally need to earn at or above the program's taxable wage cap for 35 ...

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Have blank years lurking in your Social Security wage history? Spotting them early could help you make a smarter retirement ...

Yahoo Finance personal finance columnist Kerry Hannon — who is also the co-author of Retirement Bites — joins Mind Your Money host Julie Hyman in answering G audience-submitted questions that are Gen ...

This would normally be the most-exciting week of the year for Social Security recipients, but the federal government shutdown ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in October 2025 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...