Waiting to claim Social Security until age 70 can add more to your monthly payments, but it doesn't always pay off over time.

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I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

January is a critical month for the hundreds of thousands of potential Social Security beneficiaries who are reaching their ...

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

Some Social Security choices cannot be changed once you file. Learn which four decisions are permanent, why they go wrong, ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

For retirement savers and retirees, the new year brings more than the usual inflation adjustments to retirement contributions ...

A number of Social Security changes happening in 2026 will have a tangible impact on retirees — these are the five biggest that should be on your radar.

Retirement is one of the most anticipated moments for many people, especially those who have spent most of their lives ...

Here are the thresholds when taxes are charged on Social Security benefits in 2026: $25,000 for single filers to be taxed on ...