Ages 62 and 70 are two of the more important ages in Social Security because of their implications. Age 62 is the earliest age at which anyone can claim Social Security benefits. However, claiming at ...

The 2026 COLA was originally set for Oct. 15, but was delayed after the government shut down. Here's what we know.

Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are ...

Thousands of Social Security Administration workers have been furloughed by government shutdown. Here's how it has affected ...

The shutdown delayed the Consumer Price Index report used to determine the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.

With the COLA announcement date confirmed, Social Security recipients may expect bigger checks soon. Learn how much more you ...

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that ...

Cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are available in most, but not all, years and are a vital part of the Social Security ...

To make a long story short, we can reasonably expect the average Social Security check in 2026 for the 70 million people who ...

A five-step process for making the claim process go smoothly.

Amid the October federal government shutdown, Social Security and SSI benefit payments will continue uninterrupted and on ...