Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Over 2.5 million people in the United States receive Social Security benefits, and more become eligible each year. If you are eligible for benefits, here’s what you ...

Social Security recently reached an important milestone: In May 2025, average benefits climbed to over $2,000 per month for the first time. That means the typical senior can expect around $24,000 in ...

Getting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI) when you’re unable to work can be challenging. Each year, ...

If you happened to have been overpaid by the Social Security Administration (SSA), your check may soon be a bit smaller.

Trump says 'no tax on Social Security' with reconciliation bill. That's not true for everyone. Both the House and Senate versions of his "Big Beautiful Bill" would cut taxes for many Social Security ...

Spousal benefits allow you to claim up to 50% of your spouse's Social Security benefit. Divorce doesn't prevent you from ...

You can hire a representative to help with your Social Security disability claim. By law, representatives can charge only 25 ...