Millions of retirees will see an increase in Social Security benefits after President Joe Biden signed a bill. Here's how benefits will change.

The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of some retirees if their provisional income exceeds thresholds for their marital status.

The earlier you begin taking Social Security, the smaller your payments will be. Filing for benefits at 65 can be a smart compromise for many people. The right age for you to file will depend on your preferences and priorities.

The first round of January’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, goes out to the first group of retirees today. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments,

You can continue to work as long as you want, and you can still collect Social Security benefits. However, you should be aware that continuing to work after claiming Social Security benefits

Understanding the intricacies of Social Security benefits is crucial for couples planning their retirement strategy. Recent legislative changes have altered how spousal benefits can be claimed, impacting financial planning.

One thing soon-to-be retirees need to start looking at carefully is where they fall in terms of Social Security benefits. Whether you start taking withdrawals at 62, 67, or 70, it’s important to understand what impact Social Security withdrawals will have on your income level while retired.

You can maximize your benefits if you wait to claim Social Security until your full retirement age or older. However, claiming earlier could shrink your monthly check by as much as 30 percent. Workers can start to get Social Security retirement benefits as early as 62 years of age.