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

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

A long-standing change to the rules is taking effect in 2026 and affecting when you can claim full Social Security benefits.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) new rules will increase the full retirement age, requiring younger workers to wait longer for benefits.

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, ...

Here are five key factors to consider when evaluating whether retiring at 62 is the right fit.

This social safety net also stretches to support another group of people: those struggling with mental or physical disabilities. And while the bar for receiving benefits from the Social Security ...

When it comes to Social Security, there are a host of benefits you might be eligible for -- more than just the classic retirement benefit. There are, for example, disability benefits, spousal benefits ...

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 ...

Despite repeatedly promising not to cut Social Security, the Trump Administration is reportedly preparing a proposed rule that could reduce the share of applicants who qualify for Social Security ...