February payments can feel unexpectedly tighter for retirees as routine adjustments and deductions quietly reshape what ...

The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped.

Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment ...

To claim the $5,251 max Social Security check, you must have worked at least 35 years before applying for benefits. You must also have paid the maximum Social Security taxes in all 35 of those years.

In 2025, Social Security Administration employees were suddenly faced with a heavier workload. Here's how that can impact you when you need help.