A new bill in Congress, the SWIFT Act, aims to increase Social Security survivor benefits for widows, widowers, and surviving ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

On Christmas Eve, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration is to disburse the final payment on its schedule of 2025 benefits ...

Social Security checks are set to rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA increase. Retirees can expect an average monthly payment of ...

Losing a spouse can bring unexpected Social Security changes. Learn 11 eligibility factors and common pitfalls so you can ...

The widow's penalty can reduce your Social Security income after a spouse dies. Learn how this works, why it happens, and ...

These are all the dates on which November payments are going out, as the SSA continues to send out Social Security checks for ...

See how Social Security fits into your overall retirement finances. Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most ...

Social Security beneficiaries will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. Cost-of-living adjustments help ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. Individuals who are receiving ...

The government has asked 39 states to review policies that divert foster youths’ earned Social Security survivor benefits.

Learn how working impacts Social Security benefits. Understand the earning limits, potential reductions, and strategies to ...