The average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $2,005 in June 2025. That figure would increase to $2,059 in the ...

Social Security beneficiaries are expected to receive a cost-of-living adjustment next year. Find out how much it could be ...

Learn nine ways to maximize your Social Security benefits without working longer, from spousal and survivor benefits to reviewing your statement annually.

The Social Security Administration increases the amount of taxable earnings every year to account for wage inflation. For ...

The official COLA increase for 2026 was slated to be announced soon, but thanks to the government shut down, it may be ...

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Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

According to The Senior Citizens League, two-thirds of older Americans count on their monthly Social Security checks for at least half their income. That means when and how benefits are claimed can ...

If you want a bigger Social Security check, there's a surefire way to get it -- but not everyone can make it happen.

The 2025 cost-of-living adjustment increase for Social Security recipients was set to be announced Oct. 15. The government ...

Social Security 2026 COLA increase, yet rising Medicare premiums may cut the real gains for millions of retirees.

Retirees must wait another five and a half weeks (give or take a few days) for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to ...