Those retiring in 2025 at age 62 can earn a maximum possible benefit of $2,910 per month in 2026. If you file at age 67, the ...

You're allowed to claim Social Security as early as 62, but doing it so early reduces your checks by 5/9 of 1% per month for ...

We all know that Social Security is a significant source of retirement income for tens of millions of Americans. What fewer ...

Blank years in your Social Security record could lower your benefits. Learn how spotting them early can help you retire smarter—and boost your future payout.

Social Security recipients who get Supplemental Security Income benefits got a check on Oct. 1 and will get another on Oct.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the federal government shutdown continues, Americans can still access critical Social Security services online through their personal my Social Security accounts, the Social ...

The maximum benefit provides more than double the average benefit. This benefit is available only to very high earners. Some retirees in 2026 will collect a very large Social Security check. Social ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. September's ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

Social Security benefits are subject to tax. The threshold at which tax kicks in isn't indexed to inflation, so more people are taxed each year. You can reduce the chances you'll owe tax on benefits ...

Seniors may see only a small bump in Social Security next year. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) expects a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, while inflation is still close to 2.9%, ...