When should I start applying for Social Security?

In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and am not a homeowner but I ...

Here's How Much the Max Social Security Check Will Be in 2026

The maximum taxable earnings are the amounts of income subject to Social Security payroll taxes in a given year. In 2025, ...

Here's the maximum Social Security full retirement benefit for 2026, after the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment

A 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment will push up the maximum full retirement benefit in 2026. Plus, some ...

Ready to File? Test Your Social Security Application IQ

Test your basic knowledge of filing for Social Security benefits in our 10 question quick quiz.

What to know about November 2025 Social Security, SSI payments during government shutdown

The SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an ...

If You Understand These 4 Social Security Rules, You're Miles Ahead of Most

The Social Security Administration assigns you a full retirement age (FRA) based on your birth year. Yours is 67 if you were ...
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Social Security Spousal Benefits: 13 Things You Should Know, But Probably Don’t

Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. In August 2025, retired workers received an average ...

When will retirees see bigger Social Security checks? 2026 COLA boost raises maximum benefit to $5,251, giving millions a 2.8% increase

Social Security 2026 is getting a 2.8% boost. The maximum retirement benefit rises to $5,251 per month. The average retiree will see about $51 more each month. This automatic COLA increase starts ...