If you're thinking you might retire in your mid-60s and you're wondering what Social Security benefits might look like then, as of the end of 2023, the average benefit for a 65-ye

A good rule of thumb to figure out your retirement savings needs is to come up with an annual income you expect to need, subtract your annual Social Security benefit, and then multiply the remaining number by 25.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) calculates your monthly retirement benefit based on the amount of income you earned. So the more you earn during your career, the higher a payday you might get down the line. That's why it pays to try to boost your earnings in 2025.

Social Security may become insolvent as early as 2035. President-elect Donald Trump previously vowed tax cuts for seniors. But is this the best solution?

The House approved the bill and ultimately reversed the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset Provision.