Understanding how Social Security benefits work especially timing, work history, and spousal or survivor strategies can ...

Social Security is getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. If living costs increase, that raise could be ...

Social Security benefits are increasing in 2026. That’s good news for retirees. However, it’s important for seniors to ...

The Social Security wage base limit is the maximum amount of your income that's subject to the Social Security payroll tax ...

When you lose a spouse, whether that be through death or divorce, Social Security can replace much of the income you counted on. In fact, survivor benefits account for about 8.3% of all Social ...

I've talked to a lot of people who assume their Social Security check is basically set in stone. But your benefit isn't fixed until the day you file. And heading into 2026, there are a few smart moves ...

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on October 15, provided the government shutdown has ended. Social Security's Board of Trustees and The Senior ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Discover how Social Security benefits are increasing by 2.8% in 2026, influenced by President Trump's trade policies. Find ...

Social Security benefits change according to a beneficiary's past and present income, as well as the age at which they began claiming benefits. See how you will compare to the average benefit in the ...

Social Security benefits are set to increase by 2.8% starting in January Ingrid Vasquez is a Digital News Writer at PEOPLE. She graduated from The University of Texas at Austin with a Bachelor in ...

A new bill could boost Social Security benefits for widowed and surviving divorced spouses. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introduced the Surviving Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act in Washington, D.C.