Social Security is about to shift in ways that will touch nearly every retiree's budget in 2026, from monthly benefit amounts ...

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...

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

For each month you claim benefits before your full retirement age, you shrink your checks. The reduction adds up to a 6.7% ...

There’s a reason so many retirees appreciate having Social Security. Those benefits not only provide steady, reliable income, ...

The earnings-test limit is higher for people reaching full retirement age within the calendar year. In 2025, the higher limit ...

If you're turning 62 in 2026, learn how early filing, full retirement age, work, health, and spousal benefits can change your ...

Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

The Social Security annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is 2.8%, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced on Friday, October 24. This is among the smallest COLA increases since ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched a redesigned homepage aimed at making it easier for millions of Americans to access benefits and services online. The new ...