In general, more than 20% of newly awarded retirees claim Social Security as soon as possible, which is age 62. In turn, they received the smallest possible benefit based on their personal ...

Indexed earnings are SSA calculations that adjust lifetime wages for inflation. Discover how they affect Social Security ...

(NEXSTAR) — You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age at which you do it can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits. Retirement benefits from the Social Security ...

For millions of retirees, Social Security isn't just a helpful benefit; it's the backbone of their monthly budget after they've stopped working. And, as inflation continues to keep everyday costs ...