Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.

Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them.

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the max benefit.

New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount ...

My wife is 76, born in 1948. She retired at full retirement age and currently collects $1,076 per month. I will be retiring ...

The number of vets receiving 100 percent disability ratings has surged in recent years. For-profit firms, influencers and the ...

If you are collecting spousal benefits in 2025, then you will most likely be entitled to a benefits increase in 2026. This ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

Boost in payments will impact roughly 75 million Americans who rely on the monthly payments. Changes will take place in ...

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...

The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for retirees and disabled beneficiaries is financed by payroll taxes collected from ...

As a result, the maximum federal SSI benefit for individuals will reach $994 per month, up from $967 this year. The top ...