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In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and am not a homeowner but I have been blessed with a modest inheritance. What financial advice would you give in this situation?

Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ignoring that advice.

When it comes to planning for retirement, women face unique financial challenges that can negatively affect their Social Security benefits. These include longer life expectancies compared to men, the gender pay gap and more frequent employment breaks ...

The age you file for benefits is one of the most important factors impacting your benefit amount. Filing at your full retirement age (FRA) will earn you 100% of your payment based on your work history, while claiming earlier than that will permanently ...

The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month.

Do the reasons to take Social Security early outweigh the disadvantages of waiting? Maybe, but only under certain circumstances. This year, over four million Baby Boomers will turn 65, marking a record demographic shift often called "Peak 65." This wave ...