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 ...

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

Social Security's rules are shifting again in 2026, and the age at which Americans can claim full benefits is at the center ...

Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...

Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. In August 2025, retired workers received an average ...

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced a pivotal change that will affect millions of American workers. By 2026, the value of work credits, which are crucial for accessing retirement ...

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