On a basic level, the monthly Social Security benefit you're entitled to in retirement is based on your earnings history -- specifically, the amount of money you made during your 35 highest-paid years ...

Learn from a financial expert how to avoid six common Social Security mistakes that could cost you thousands in retirement — ...

Thanks to seemingly never-ending announcements regarding Social Security policies, seniors who are close to retiring may be curious about how things could change when it comes time to collect benefits ...