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

Social Security is the strongest pillar of the U.S. retirement system. Nearly every American pays into the Social Security system, guaranteeing them a steady stream of benefits in retirement. As of ...

Julia Kagan is a financial/consumer journalist and former senior editor, personal finance, of Investopedia. Marguerita is a Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor ...

Understanding Social Security's average indexed monthly earnings calculation is important if you want to know how much money you can receive in Social Security income. Social Security accounts for the ...

Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has been a key source of retirement income for older Americans. Despite the program’s enduring popularity, many potential beneficiaries have no idea how ...