Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial future. But for many retirees, it's not an option.

The eight states that do tax Social Security benefits are: The specific rules vary by state, with some being more ...

Retirees looking for income may find the most straightforward annuities attractive now, but there are caveats.

As of the most recent update, Social Security Chief Actuary Karen P. Glenn expects the program to deplete its trust fund ...

The average retired worker receives about $2,071 per month from Social Security in 2026, about $24,850 per year. 1 It often forms the basis of retirees’ income plans and may be the only income source ...

Here’s when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

This southwestern Nebraska town offers budget-friendly living where Social Security checks stretch surprisingly far. The ...

Start with checking your earnings statement and coordinating with your spouse.

Picture this. You retire after decades of hard work, finally ready to enjoy those golden years. Then the letter arrives from ...

A new report from FinanceBuzz sets out to measure how far Social Security actually goes in every state. And as it turns out, that 40% figure isn’t far off. Social Security goes the furthest in Kansas, ...