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 ...

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, ...

New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount ...

Retiring in 2026 may sound appealing, but timing and financial readiness could make waiting another year the smarter move.

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

Learn more about how to work in retirement without reducing your Social Security benefits, and discover how income limits and ...

The Social Security Administration formally announced on Oct. 24, 2025 that monthly Social Security and SSI benefits will ...

The Social Security Administration's annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average ...

See how much the average retiree receives from Social Security today and learn how the latest COLA increase could change monthly checks going forward.

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 ...

While we won't know the exact percentage until Friday, Oct. 24, an advocacy group for seniors has set its final prediction ...