One of the best benefits of Social Security is that individuals can receive benefits based on their partner's work history, ...

You can claim Social Security starting at 62, but you don't qualify for your full benefit until you reach your full ...

Workers are often advised to save for retirement so they have enough income to manage their bills later in life. But ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to tighten its controls, potentially suspending payments to beneficiaries who ...

Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...

Both the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group for older adults, and independent Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson expect the 2026 COLA to be 2.5%, up from their forecasts of 2.4% ...

Advisors Are Seeing It Firsthand Nathan Sebesta, owner of Access Wealth Strategies in Artesia, N.M., said discussions about taking Social Security early have become more frequent among his clients, ...

Deciding when to start claiming Social Security benefits can be one of the most difficult decisions for retirees. Most ...

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average ...

Government agencies aren’t exactly known for being efficiently run. So you might encounter your share of delays when dealing ...

Officials emphasize that completing the Fairness Act claims quickly and accurately is a top priority—but for millions relying on Social Security, even short-term delays can be disruptive.

Those who retire at age 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Waiting until full retirement age (67) increases the maximum ...