The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%—up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here’s how the change affects retiree ...

What does the "Big Beautiful" bill mean for your Social Security as a retiree - and how can you plan for the potential changes ahead?

Social Security is a crucial income source that many retirees rely on pretty heavily to help them make ends meet. While these benefits only replace around 40% of pre-retirement income, they are ...

The good-ish news is that this is slightly higher than the 2.5% COLA for 2025. The could-be-better news is that this COLA is ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is projected to be higher next year, but it still might not be enough ...

Those eligible for Social Security payments receive their benefits on different days each month. Here is when beneficiaries can expect their checks in August 2025.

At 65, you should have at least 20 years to run the gamut.

1. Book in advance As of January 6, 2025, the SSA moved to appointment-only for most in-office services. The agency says the ...

Age 62 is the earliest age to sign up for Social Security. If you file at that point, you could face a 30% reduction in your ...

Two new surveys reveal broad misconceptions about how the Social Security program works, and where the money goes.

Some Social Security benefit recipients will receive their monthly check slightly earlier next week.