Here's the Max Social Security Benefit for 2026 -- and Exactly What You Need to Do to Get It

The Social Security Administration recently announced that the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be 2.8 ...

Here's the Biggest Problem With Social Security's 2026 COLA

When the Social Security Administration announced that beneficiaries will be getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...

I'm Not Counting on Social Security COLAs to Carry Me Through Retirement. Here's What I'm Doing to Combat Inflation Instead

I'm very much looking forward to retiring one day -- and collecting Social Security benefits, after paying into the system ...

Does the government shutdown affect social security payments? See if you'll get paid

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...

Some Social Security recipients won't get a check in November. See payment schedule

Social Security checks will be sent out pretty much like normal in November, with one exception. Here's what to know about ...

Will you get Social Security payments in November? Shutdown update, schedule, COLA

Will November Social Security benefit payments go out in November if the shutdown continues? Here's what to know, ...

Want the max $5,108 Social Security check? Here's the salary you need.

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the ...

Social Security: Is there a third way out?

Social Security is facing a financial crisis, and a proposed solution is to phase out the program, allowing workers to opt ...

November Social Security payment schedule: Here's what to know

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can expect their November payment on Oct. 31 since Nov. 1 falls on a weekend ...
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How is the government shutdown affecting Social Security? Will payments be sent out?

The government shutdown has impacted Social Security staff and some services, however, payments remain unchanged. Here's when ...
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The Single Social Security Move That Could Add $100s to Your Monthly Check

Delaying Social Security can boost your monthly check by hundreds. Learn how it works, who it benefits, and what to consider ...

Using Savings to Land a Larger Social Security Benefit

Whether age 70 is a long way away or just around the corner, maximizing your Social Security benefits involves waiting to ...