One of the most critical decisions is when to start receiving Social Security benefits. Social Security is a primary source ...

Beginning in January 2025, retirees will see a 2.5% increase in their benefits. For the average retired worker, this means an ...

Many advisors turn to the 4% rule as a guideline. Developed by a financial advisor in the 1990s, this rule suggests that ...

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals WEP and GPO, two provisions that reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for ...

Understanding the intricacies of Social Security benefits is crucial for couples planning their retirement strategy. Recent ...

Saving and investing are just the first steps in retirement planning — creating a strategy to draw down that money is the ...

You can maximize your benefits if you wait to claim Social Security until your full retirement age or older. However, ...

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The full retirement age (FRA), the age at which retirees can claim their Social Security benefits, has been gradually ...

Important Social Security dates for 2025 include the increase in cost of living, scheduling in-person visits, and age ...

Elizabeth Ayoola with NerdWallet said the earliest you can start collecting is 62 years old. However, the amount is permanently dinged 25% to 30% depending on your birth year. For example, if your ...