The short answer to your first question: No, your wife can’t claim her benefits now and switch to spousal benefits later on ...

Those born on the 1st through 10th of the month will get their benefits on the second Wednesday of every month.

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your ...

Find out how much the average 72-year-old gets in Social Security income, see what affects the benefit amount, and how you ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

Social Security beneficiaries receiving payments in 2026 can expect about $56 more every month, a new tax deduction that will lower seniors' taxes, and modernization updates to the agency.

The last Social Security benefit of 2025 will be dispersed this week, and January's SSI check comes next week. Learn how the ...

While most creditors can't touch your Social Security checks, some debts can still reduce your monthly benefit.

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

This week, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their final payments of 2025. Here's a peak into the 2026 changes ...

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

Dave Ramsey wants Baby Boomers to make an unconventional move when it comes to Social Security. He wants retirees to claim ...