A total of 71 million Americans will see higher Social Security checks this month. On February 18, 2026, the SSA will deposit payments for retirees born between the 11th and 20th. Thanks to the 2.8% ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, every year. When you claim Social Security at ...

Waiting until full retirement age ensures that you receive your monthly benefits without a reduction. Filing early, which you can do once you're 62, results in reduced monthly benefits. Delaying your ...

SSI beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month using the SSA’s calculator.

The governor's recommended 2027 budget plan provides for a net increase of 135 permanent full-time positions between the ...

This rule does not apply to spousal benefits, though. You can't grow a spousal benefit by delaying your claim beyond your ...

If you want to maximize your lifetime retirement benefits, the newest data from the CDC can help.

The Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) has recently confirmed that eligibility for the mobility component of Personal Independence Payment ( PIP ) will be examined alongside the daily living ...

Social Security February 2026 payments arrive February 18, with benefits up to $5,181. Check your birth date to confirm your schedule.

This breaks down to 1,961,029 claimants awarded the enhanced payment of £77.05 weekly, and 1,111,219 receiving the standard ...

As of Jan. 1, Pennsylvanians can apply for PA ABLE as long as their disability started before their 46th birthday. People with disabilities around Northeast Pennsylvania share their experiences with ...

Thinking about retiring overseas and worried about survivor benefits? Learn how Social Security works for spouses living abroad, including key rules, country restrictions and the five-year residency ...