You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

Many workers could increase their lifetime spending power by $182,000 by delaying Social Security retirement benefits.

Tens of millions of Americans receive Social Security benefits each year, yet many leave money on the table when they claim their retirement money. That's because most retirees claim their benefits ...

The earlier you claim Social Security, the smaller your monthly benefit will be. You must wait until 70 to apply if you want your largest possible checks. There are scenarios where claiming early ...

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For many Americans, Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement income. Nearly 90% of people over age 65 receive benefits from the program, according to the latest data from the Social Security ...

The SSA confirmed in October that all beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent boost to their benefits next year, known as ...