Last year, more than 20% of newly awarded retired workers claimed Social Security as soon as possible at age 62, so they received the smallest possible benefit. Meanwhile, less than 10% of newly ...

No retirement plan is complete without factoring in the income from Social Security benefits. How important Social Security ...

If you’re retired, you probably get a lot of your income from Social Security. And you may be wondering how your monthly ...

In 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit is about $2,008. Learn how your payment compares and what steps you can ...

Up to 90% of retired workers rely on their Social Security income to cover at least some portion of their expenses. Social ...

The average monthly Social Security payment could top $3,000 by 2040. That is assuming Social Security does not go broke in a ...

With the exception of an early Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment on Oct. 31 to compensate for a November weekend ...

Beneficiaries should receive a one‑page COLA notice in late November via the my Social Security account or by mail in ...

The SSA confirmed in October that all beneficiaries will receive a 2.8 percent boost to their benefits next year, known as ...

The second wave of Social Security payments for the month of November is coming this week. Here's what recipients need to ...

Social Security payments will rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA, adding about $56 a month. SSI increases start December 31.

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% bump in benefits in 2026, but health care alone may eat up their extra ...