Take advantage of tax-advantaged retirement accounts, a 401(k) savings match if your employer offers it, and catch-up contribution limits. Making a few small sacrifices now means you won't have to ...

That's why the most common proposal for shoring up Social Security finances is simply to raise taxes on those whose income exceeds the wage base (with or without some nominal but tiny benefit ...

Over time, delaying really adds up. By age 93, you’d net $952,151 by claiming Social Security at 62, $1,080,426 by waiting until 67 and $1,147,820 by waiting until 70.

The 81-year history of Social Security's payroll tax. In 2017, the payroll tax applies to all wages earned between $0.01 and $127,200, which essentially means that more than 90% of all working ...

The 2018 Social Security Trustees' report was released recently, and it confirmed what we already knew -- Social Security is projected to run through its $2.9 trillion trust fund by 2034.

The $16,122 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook. If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings.

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It's likely the most important Social Security chart you'll see. ... the person receiving spousal benefits can receive up to $1,000 if they're at their FRA. Like standard benefits, ...

Despite all the complexities surrounding Social Security, one chart reigns supreme in its importance. ... up to 36 months. After month 36, benefits are reduced by 5/12 of 1% each month.

Despite all the complexities surrounding Social Security, one chart reigns supreme in its importance. ... up to 36 months. After month 36, benefits are reduced by 5/12 of 1% each month.