Social Security payments for January 2026 are rolling out now, including the first checks with the 2.8% COLA increase. See the full payment schedule by birthday and benefit type.

In 2026, nearly 74 million Americans relying on Social Security will face significant changes impacting their income. With ...

While thousands of people prepare to say goodbye to the year with celebrations, reflections and resolutions, practical ...

Understand the complex rules of Social Security survivor benefits. Learn who is eligible, how much you can receive, and the ...

Social Security is supposed to be a lifeline for retirees to help seniors have some financial security once their paychecks ...

Today’s oldest baby boomers are pushing 80. But many baby boomers are still in their early 60s, which means they may still be ...

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...

For much of 2025, there was one big question on the minds of Social Security recipients: What would their 2026 cost-of-living ...

Two Social Security consultants share insights on when to take Social Security and discuss some of the key changes affecting ...

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) applies an earnings test for anyone who claims retirement benefits before they reach ...

Auditors credited the improvements in the Social Security system to a new telephone customer service system, changes in ...