If you start collecting Social Security after full retirement age, you'll get a bigger check every month.

One of the big unknowns that make retirement planning so tricky is the unpredictability of human longevity. Americans often ...

Economists are already forecasting the inflation rates that could be used to determine the 2027 Social Security COLA.

Find out the average Social Security benefit amount for 65-year-old Americans and how you can prioritize building your ...

As Americans plan for the year ahead, it is worth knowing about several important Social Security updates that will take effect in January 2026. These changes will influence monthly benefits, payroll ...

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

The full retirement age for social security is increasing in 2026. It is the last age increase as part of a 1983 congressional reform. Those born in 1960 or later will soon have to wait until they are ...

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Democratic U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts has issued a warning over Social Security Administration (SSA) efforts to reduce field office visits in 2026. The SSA has said it aims to ...

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

The average Social Security retirement beneficiary is expected to receive a monthly payment of about $2,064 in 2026, based on the most recent data provided by the Social Security Administration. But ...