"Starting Your Retirement Benefits Early." Social Security Administration. "Delayed Retirement Credits." Social Security Administration. “Apply for Social Security Benefits.” Social Security ...

Years ago, I was married to a doctor for 12 years. Clearly, he’s made much more than I have over our lifetimes. I’m 72 and he ...

Applying for Social Security at full retirement age means you receive the full benefit while applying earlier results in reduced payments. Delaying benefits past the full retirement age increases ...

Even if you're in line for the maximum possible benefit, you might be surprised at how much more you can get by waiting.

There's a reason retirees are often warned not to sign up for Social Security too early. If you claim benefits before ...

You also get an 8% yearly increase if you delay or suspend receiving benefits. “That's on top of your increase from your ...

Older Americans regret taking early retirement and premature Social Security claims, as well as overspending or being too ...

Those who receive only Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which provides financial support to the elderly, blind, and ...

If you're receiving Social Security benefits, you may be able to pause them temporarily so you can get a bigger check later ...

The RET affects those not yet at full retirement age and is working while collecting Social Security benefits, as some people ...

A while back, you responded to a letter writer that Social Security’s estimates of the amount a person will receive assumes ...