Learn nine ways to maximize your Social Security benefits without working longer, from spousal and survivor benefits to ...

Social Security isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how timing and personal circumstances affect payouts and what steps can lead ...

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

If paying back your benefits isn't an option, you could also suspend Social Security. Once you reach your full retirement age, you can temporarily stop collecting checks up to age 70. When you begin ...

This Social Security strategy could boost your lifetime benefits by $300K—learn how delaying and a smart bridge plan can ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Retirement planning demands a strategic approach to balance income sources like 401(k) and Social Security. Understanding their interaction is key to minimizing tax liabilities and ensuring financial ...

Amid persistent inflation and a flurry of changes under President Donald Trump, Social Security beneficiaries may be ...

Social Security beneficiaries are expected to receive a cost-of-living adjustment next year. Find out how much it could be ...

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments for individuals with disabilities are likely to increase ...

Starting in October, Social Security paper checks will no longer be issued, which could delay or interrupt payments to beneficiaries who do not act in time. September was the last month paper checks ...