Your golden years don’t have to go down the drain — here’s how to keep your savings flowing strong through retirement.

The Social Security Administration also has limits for how much you can earn while claiming benefits before your Full Retirement Age.

For many Americans, Social Security is the cornerstone of retirement income. Nearly 90% of people over age 65 receive benefits from the program, according to the latest data from the Social Security ...

Question: I'm 68, and health issues have forced me to retire from my full-time job. Should I claim Social Security now or use my savings until I'm 70 so I receive a larger benefit amount? Answer: I'm ...

Understanding how the average Social Security check amount changes at the different milestone claiming ages — 62, 65, 66, 67 and 70 — is key to retirement planning. These figures highlight the ...

If you hold off on claiming Social Security past full retirement age, you can boost your monthly benefits for life. A delayed Social Security claim is a good way to compensate for a small amount of ...

The longer you wait to file for Social Security, the more your benefits increase. Studies show that delaying Social Security beyond age 65 should result in a larger lifetime benefit. Deciding when to ...

Social Security's dependent child benefit for older parents can boost their lifetime payout, experts say. Here's how it works.