Get a clear estimate of your future Social Security income. Follow these five steps to review your records, calculate benefits, and prepare for retirement.

To plan smart for retirement, estimate your Social Security benefits years before you'll need the money. Here's how to do it.

Many retirees are struggling with their finances, and things could get worse next year if they aren't prepared for this ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

The Senior Citizens League's COLA estimate released last week held steady from August. Next year's Social Security benefit increase might not be enough for many retirees. The Social Security ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

It's a big decision, but if you've done these things, you're off to a great start.

There are certain things about Social Security that seniors ought to be grateful for. One is the fact that they can sign up to start getting benefits at any time once they turn 62. Another is that ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the year draws to a close, experts say Social Security recipients may benefit from reviewing several key items before Dec. 31 to help avoid payment issues, tax surprises or ...

Many people have no clue what their Social Security benefits will actually be when they've clocked out of work for the last time — and that's a problem. While these benefits might replace only 40% of ...

The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) has operated since 1994. This nonprofit organization advocates for seniors in the U.S. TSCL raises public awareness about issues impacting seniors and lobbies on ...