American workers are eligible to set up an account at SSA.gov in order to track and optimize their forthcoming Social ...

Is your Social Security record accurate? Missing earnings could cost $100,000+ in retirement. Here's how to check and fix ...

Review your Social Security earnings record before year-end 2025. Even one missing or incorrect year can cut your future benefit by hundreds each month.

You claimed Social Security early and now you're having second thoughts? Here's the surprising news: You might not be locked in forever. Most people think claiming Social Security is a one-and-done ...

More than 2 million Social Security recipients in Michigan, and millions more nationwide, are in line to receive a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, starting in January 2026, the Social Security ...

Could half of the people who qualify for Trump Accounts lose out? What parents need to do to make sure they're on track to ...

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December is likely a costly month for you with the holidays fast approaching, so any extra money would be welcome. You may receive a year-end bonus from your job if you're still employed. But if ...

Social Security is an important retirement benefit that many people rely on. If you are collecting Social Security, there's a key task you must do before Nov. 19. This step will help you keep track of ...

New Jersey retirees receiving Social Security are set to see one of the largest nominal-dollar increases in the nation next year, as a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment takes effect in January 2026, ...

This sort of thing happens more often than you might think. December is likely a costly month for you with the holidays fast approaching, so any extra money would be welcome. You may receive a ...

Close to 74 million Americans receive Social Security benefits. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say their checks account for at least half of their personal income, according to the Pew Research Center, and ...