Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits this October are in for a sweet surprise.For more than 70 million ...

One nice thing about Social Security is that you get a choice on when to sign up. The earliest age to claim Social Security ...

If you want a bigger Social Security check, there's a surefire way to get it -- but not everyone can make it happen.

Some people might say that claiming Social Security at 62 is a poor choice, since it means reducing your benefits for life. But while it makes sense for some people to wait until full retirement age ...

The amount someone receives in Social Security benefits is based largely on their career earnings. The more someone makes, the more they can expect in benefits, up to a certain point. However, one ...

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...

A new report suggests that taxing employer-sponsored health benefits could provide a boost to the Social Security program.