Retirees: This is the average Social Security benefit at ages 62, 67, and 70

The average retiree collects $851 more per month at age 70 than at 62.

When to expect your Social Security payment for February. See schedule

Social Security payments for February follow a normal schedule. These checks are the second to reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living ...

What's the one thing all retirees should do before claiming Social Security benefits in 2026?

You can't make an informed decision before you run through this exercise.

3 steps to max out your Social Security benefits in 2026

There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

Social Security Administration is sending out benefits on Feb. 27: these are the only recipients who get paid

Nearly seven and a half million Americans are due for a benefits payment this Friday, as the SSA’s issues March’s opening ...

The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security at Age 67

The age you claim Social Security could be one of the most significant decisions of your retirement plan. Most people become ...
NBC New York

Social Security checks go out this week. Here are the changes for 2026

If you are among the more than 70 million Americans who will receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments. Among the key ...
PBS

Will my Social Security benefit increase if my startup business takes off?

Editor's Note: Journalist Philip Moeller is here to provide the answers you need on aging and retirement. His weekly column, "Ask Phil," aims to help older Americans and their families by answering ...

Will Your Spouse Still Receive Social Security Survivor Benefits If They Move Abroad?

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 ...