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

The longer you wait, the bigger your Social Security check. We break it down by the most common ages at which people claim their benefits. Understanding how the average Social Security check amount ...

Question: I claimed Social Security six months ago at 62, but I now realize that my checks are too small. What are my options? Answer: Social Security might end up becoming a very essential source of ...