Should you wait until age 70 to claim Social Security for the highest possible benefits?

Key Takeaways Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits maximizes the amount of your monthly payments.Monthly ...

Social Security disability benefits delayed? DC woman says she waited months for payments

After her disability payments stopped, Mary Gates says she couldn't get answers from the Social Security Administration. She's not alone.

Benefits change: Some Social Security recipients could face dramatic cuts under new proposal

Facing benefit cuts of up to 22% in just seven years, lawmakers are scrambling to come up with a solution to a massive problem: How do you save Social Security? One of the ideas being put forth – this ...

Will Social Security benefits be cut? New bill aims to stop a 2032 shortfall

What is the Promise Act? Millions rely on Social Security. A new bipartisan bill aims to prevent future benefit cuts as insolvency concerns grow.

The maximum Social Security benefit in 2026 — and other ways to fund your retirement

Your Social Security benefit depends on your earnings and when you claim. See the maximum benefit in 2026 and what it takes ...

Here's the average Social Security benefit at ages 62 to 70

Social Security is often the largest source of income for retired workers, so it makes sense to do everything in your power to maximize your benefit. Yet many people shortchange themselves by claiming ...