My wife, 74, began receiving survivor benefits at age 60 from her deceased husband. We married a little over four years later ...

Christmas came early a couple of weeks ago when I received my first-ever Social Security deposit, courtesy of Uncle Sam and ...

The Social Security Administration recently released its schedule of payment dates for the year 2026. Each month, the Social ...

Social Security retirees are getting a raise in 2026. The cost-of-living adjustment will add 2.8% to benefit checks. Some ...

The SSA pays monthly benefits to more than 70 million Americans, including retirees and people with disabilities.

Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the regular schedule, but some SSI checks will come early. Here's ...

Fortunately, there are legal and strategic ways to lower your taxable income and keep more of your retirement money.

Expect difficulties as the Social Security Administration faces a larger workload and fewer resources. But arming yourself ...

A 23% benefit cut, retroactive payments, and new tax rules may impact when you should claim Social Security. These five ...

Social Security benefits change according to your past and present income, as well as the age at which you began claiming ...

Most retirees grab their Social Security benefits as soon as possible, but that decision could cost them thousands every month.

Elizabeth Snyder, CEO and owner of Main Street Financial Partners, talks about the timing of when best to claim your Social ...