A new bill in Congress, the SWIFT Act, aims to increase Social Security survivor benefits for widows, widowers, and surviving ...

On Christmas Eve, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration is to disburse the final payment on its schedule of 2025 benefits ...

Social Security checks are set to rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA increase. Retirees can expect an average monthly payment of ...

In 2026, the highest possible monthly Social Security payment will increase from $5,108 to $5,251, amounting to nearly $2,000 more annually for recipients who qualify for the maximum. The COLA applies ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

Losing a spouse can bring unexpected Social Security changes. Learn 11 eligibility factors and common pitfalls so you can ...

My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years. I’m going to be 66 in May. I would let the death benefits go if his Social Security was more generous. I already get death ...

See how Social Security fits into your overall retirement finances. Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most ...

These are all the dates on which November payments are going out, as the SSA continues to send out Social Security checks for ...

Social Security beneficiaries will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. Cost-of-living adjustments help ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. Individuals who are receiving ...

The government has asked 39 states to review policies that divert foster youths’ earned Social Security survivor benefits.

Learn how working impacts Social Security benefits. Understand the earning limits, potential reductions, and strategies to ...