Receiving the maximum possible benefit from Social Security is no easy feat, and achieving it might not be worth it to you.

As you plan for retirement, finding a way to maximize your Social Security benefits can help you lay the foundation for more financial stability in the years ahead. Luckily, a little bit of knowledge ...

Retirement doesn't always mean stopping work entirely. Many seniors continue working while receiving Social Security benefits ...

An average of 69 million Americans will receive a monthly Social Security benefit in 2025, totaling $1.6 trillion, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Out of that number, nine out ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. PeopleImages / Getty Images/iStockphoto The amount of money you get in your Social Security check every month for the rest of your ...

When considering whether to file for Social Security benefits, there's more to consider than maximizing benefits.

The maximum possible Social Security benefit requires a long, highly-paid career. You can maximize your monthly payment by waiting until age 70 to claim. But it might not be worth waiting to retire ...

Retirees who claim Social Security at age 62 receive the smallest monthly payout, while those who claim at age 70 receive the largest. Last year, about a quarter of new retired-worker beneficiaries ...