If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

If you aren't maximizing your Social Security check, you can make changes that will impact your retirement security.

Many people won't notice any major changes compared to last year. But there are three groups of workers who will feel the ...

By the time a lot of people are ready to claim Social Security, they’re done earning a paycheck from a job. The earliest age ...

More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, including retirees and people with disabilities.

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

The trickiest requirement for most people will be the maximum taxable earnings limit. This is the highest income subject to ...

To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...

Given the latest cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8 percent, up from 2.5 percent in 2025, some beneficiaries will see the ...

Learn how much the average person receives in Social Security at age 65 and explore strategies to maximize benefits and manage financial challenges.

This rule on Social Security spousal benefits limits your options if you're claiming on your spouse's work record.