For several years, persistent internet rumors have claimed U.S. Social Security payments were being renamed "Federal Benefit ...

Spousal benefit questions are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social Security. Understanding how these ...

Dear Primary Breadwinner: Questions about spousal benefits are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social ...

If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

Understanding how Social Security spousal benefits work is crucial for maximizing your family’s retirement income.

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

In 2026, the wage base limit is $184,500, up from $176,100 in 2025. To be eligible for the maximum benefit, you'll need to ...

New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who ...

Policymakers cling to a 1970s consumer-price index formula that overstates cost increases and drives up automatic spending.

For the purposes of calculating your retirement benefit, working after full retirement age is essentially the same as working ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...