Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

If you were born after this certain year, you won't be able to collect Social Security benefits for several more years.

While it's impossible to know the exact amount, there is a lot of publicly available information about Social Security. Here's the maximum Social Security benefit at ages 62, 67, and 70.

You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you'll receive less. If you're waiting until 65 or later, here are 6 ...

Retiring early can result in a reduced Social Security claim. Most people know that early filing penalties reduce the amount they receive. Your Social Security benefits could also be smaller for ...

13 years ago, the SSA introduced a site where you could find all your Social Security information in one place. This site makes it easy to see how much more you'll need to save or invest to meet your ...

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 ...

Social Security retirement benefits are designed to replace part of your income during retirement. But what happens if you aren't fully retired? Maybe you've decided to ease into retirement by cutting ...

Diversity is key when it comes to generating income in retirement, advisers say. But across the board, one source of income reigns supreme for a majority of retirees: Social Security. Nine out of 10 ...