For each month you claim benefits before your full retirement age, you shrink your checks. The reduction adds up to a 6.7% ...

For many people, retirement wouldn’t be possible without Social Security. But younger workers may need to wait longer to get those monthly benefits in full. Anyone can claim Social Security starting ...

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Find out how much your monthly benefits will increase and ...

Many retirees are struggling with their finances, and things could get worse next year if they aren't prepared for this ...

As January 1 is a federal holiday, SSI recipients are scheduled to receive their January 2026 payment a day early—on December ...

The first wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to know.

Although Social Security insolvency threatens millions of retirees, those who own these ETFs may find them a bulwark of ...

SSI recipients are advised to understand what the early deposit represents and budget accordingly to avoid hardship in ...

President Donald Trump and Elon Musk's DOGE initiative devastated Social Security Administration staffing levels, threatening ...

A social worker, described by colleagues as "remarkable" and "compassionate," has died from stab wounds she suffered when a ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

New rules are set to be implemented in the Social Security program in 2026, bringing changes to benefits, cost-of-living ...