Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

In 2026, you need to earn $1,890 in wages subject to Social Security tax to qualify for a work credit. This is up $80 from 2025. In 2025, you only had to earn $1,810 to earn a credit that counted ...

The first round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in 10 days. When will ...

For many years, Social Security had allowed Americans to take their full retirement benefits at the age of 65. However, starting in 1983, Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67, ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

A 44% reduction in monthly income is highly consequential in retirement. According to the Urban Institute, early claims ...

The December 24 deposit is for Social Security retirement, survivors, and SSDI beneficiaries born between the 21st and 31st ...

The changes could affect the financial security of those with disabilities, especially older adults, the Urban Institute's report said. The Social Security Administration could change the job and age ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

For millions of Americans, including federal employees and annuitants, Social Security and Medicare represent foundational pillars of retirement, providing financial support and health care coverage.