Social Security will pay you the larger of the two benefits you're entitled to. So if you're eligible for $1,200 a month ...

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

In Social Security, your break-even age is when the total benefits received from claiming at one age equals those from ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steve Vernon, FSA, helps retirees make their money last for life. What’s the most you can receive from Social Security? The answer ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

The maximum monthly Social Security benefit has been set at $5,251 for 2026. Monthly benefits increase each month you delay claiming beyond your full retirement age. Workers will also need to achieve ...

Millions of Americans have started to or will soon see significant changes in their Social Security benefits as new laws and policies take effect in March 2025. Many individuals will be thrilled with ...

A lot of people who attempt to retire on Social Security alone end up having to cut corners. But for those who are eligible for the program's maximum monthly benefit, retiring on just Social Security ...

Every federal employee who completes a FERS (or CSRS) retirement application (SF 3107 for FERS and SF 2801 for CSRS and CSRS Offset) must choose what kind of retirement they want under the “Annuity ...

As we transition into retirement and our senior years, our needs and priorities will typically experience a significant shift — as will the challenges we face, from healthcare concerns to financial ...

A benefit period begins when a person is admitted for an inpatient stay and ends when they have not received any inpatient care for 60 days. An individual’s costs depend on how long they are in the ...

After spending more than 30 years of his career in benefits, Bernie Knobbe has one vital piece of advice when it comes to workplace communications: Remember that employees are also people. Knobbe is ...