Though there's a wide variance in what a retired worker can receive each month from Social Security, there are advantages and drawbacks to every age within the traditional claiming range of 62 through 70. But within this range are two initial collection ages that are bound to remain exceptionally popular: 62 and 67.

To see all of your Social Security benefits, you need to sign up for a My Social Security account. Note that if you've already signed up for a login.gov or ID.me account, you can skip the following steps and just sign into your account. If you've never signed up for either of these services before, here's what you need to do.

If you’re like most seniors, you’ll rely on  Social Security to provide a good portion of your income once you retire. But, it can be hard to figure out exactly what role Social Security will play in supporting you if you don’t know how much money you’ll get from the benefits program.

By 2025, the age at which you can claim full Social Security benefits will increase again, affecting many Americans' financial futures.

Social Security plays a big role in your retirement planning -- but you shouldn't bank on it. Here's what to do instead.

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump promised to end federal taxation of Social Security retirement benefits. This isn't something he can do unilaterally. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters that the president and Republican lawmakers have discussed including this move in a budget package.

Navigating the complexities of Social Security can be daunting, especially if you haven't accumulated the required 40 work credits.