If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your ...

As seniors face rising prices for shelter and medical services, their annual benefit boosts aren't keeping up.

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

Republican tax cuts and immigration crackdowns have deepened Social Security’s crisis. How to fix it without punishing ...

The SSA mails these paper statements beginning three months before your 60th birthday, unless you have an online "my Social Security" account. You can access this account at any age to assess your ...

Unpack Social Security myths that shrink your check, and see how taxes, timing, work rules, and spousal benefits change what ...

Prepare for 2026 Social Security updates now, including 2.8% COLA, earnings-test limits changes, SSI and disability ...

How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who's approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the years, but spent most of her time as a homemaker. What is she entitled to?

It seems the only constant in life is change. Let's take a look at why the 2026 COLA is both good and bad for Social Security ...