Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74 million Americans — but how far does the average check actually go? Here’s a breakdown of average Social Security benefits by age and ...

Waiting to claim benefits might not be the best way for you to get the most from Social Security. Determining the best time to claim Social Security can be a tough task for many retirees.

If you’re married, you can get a Social Security retirement benefit based on your spouse’s work record. This applies if your own calculated benefit is relatively low, or you don’t qualify for Social ...

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security for most or all of their retirement income. Unfortunately, not everyone has a sufficient career earnings record to qualify for a worthwhile benefit.