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

Social Security’s final December payments arrive this week, with checks scheduled for Christmas Eve. See who qualifies, payment dates, and why benefits rise in January 2026.

Social Security benefits are the backbone of retirement income for tens of millions of households, so even a small change in ...

Claiming before your FRA will result in permanent benefit reductions. So if you file at age 66 thinking it's your FRA, you might expect to receive your full benefit amount. But if your FRA is actually ...

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

Social Security Christmas week 2025 office hours and retirement age changes in 2026 affect millions. SSA offices stay open on ...

New 2026 rules and benefit increases may change how much of your Social Security is taxed. Here’s what retirees should know ...

Many people have their Medicare Part B premium automatically deducted from the Social Security benefits each month. Retirees received the good news in late October that those receiving average Social ...

Many retirees are surprised to learn their Social Security benefits are taxable. Use our guide to understand the IRS formula ...

When it comes to claiming Social Security, there are a lot of different opinions out there. Suze Orman, a noted financial ...

Today’s column involves a husband and wife, both of whom were getting Social Security benefits — and the husband dies.