Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Key Takeaways You’ll receive 132% of your monthly benefit amount if you wait until age 70 to begin collecting.If you start ...

Taking Social Security benefits before full retirement age means permanently lower monthly payments. Learn how waiting can ...

Learn how the 2026 COLA, full retirement age, earnings test limits, and higher taxable wage base could change your monthly ...

SSI recipients will receive two Social Security payments in December 2025 due to a calendar scheduling quirk that moves ...

If you earn above a certain limit, your monthly checks could be slashed.

Analysis of the 2.8% COLA, 2026 Medicare premiums, and IRMAA cliffs. Plus, a year-end checklist to maximize your benefits and minimize taxes.

Don't say you weren't warned.

Social Security payments for December have a quirk. See what's different this month.

Social Security payments will follow a normal schedule for December ahead of the 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting ...

Survivor benefits are currently paid to around 5.8 million Americans nationwide, with nearly 4 million of those being ...

Social Security payments for December have a quirk. See what's different this month.