The average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $2,005 in June 2025. That figure would increase to $2,059 in the ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as ...

Learn the average Social Security benefit for 75-year-olds, why payments are higher for late claimers, and how to estimate ...

For many years, Social Security had allowed Americans to take their full retirement benefits at the age of 65. However, starting in 1983, Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67, ...

The age at which retirees claim Social Security has a profound impact on the amount of benefit income they receive. The average retired-worker benefit at age 70 is $2,188 per month -- precisely $811 ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true ...

Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey are two financial gurus who are trusted by many followers. Unsurprisingly, both have weighed in on ...

For many Americans, Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement income. Nearly 90% of people over age 65 receive benefits from the program, according to the latest data from the Social Security ...

Claiming Social Security at 70 could boost your monthly benefits for life. Many people can't delay their benefits that long unless they're working. Don't assume you'll remain gainfully employed ...

Along with potentially raising the retirement age, Commissioner Frank Bisignano suggested other measures to address the funding challenge.