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 beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.

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

Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, such as age of retirement and the amount paid into Social Security.

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Some Social Security decisions are permanent. Learn six costly mistakes you can't undo as well as how to avoid them to protect your long-term retirement income.

Find out how much more you can collect in Social Security benefits if you wait until your full retirement age and meet your anticipated life expectancy.

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New data shows that several Northeastern states are on track to deliver the largest average Social Security payments as COLA boosts land in 2026.