A recent report finds that Social Security covers only about 30% of retirees’ expenses on average in the largest U.S. cities.

A strategic approach to Social Security claiming is gaining popularity among older Americans. Northwestern Mutual's 2025 ...

The change marks a major improvement in customer service, allowing beneficiaries and applicants to manage their Social ...

Retirees may see an approximate 77% increase to their Social Security benefits by waiting from age 62 to age 70 to claim ...

Importantly, the average Social Security benefit tends to increase over time because of inflation and changes in average wages. For instance, the average monthly retired-worker benefit at age 70 is ...

You’re not prohibited from working if you collect Social Security retirement benefits, but these rules can apply depending on ...