Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.

CPI-W inflation measured 2.8% in the third quarter of 2025, so Social Security benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026. That is ...

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s ...

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

If you're like most Americans, you're a few years (or more) behind on your retirement savings. But a handful of little-known ...

Understanding your full retirement age (FRA) is crucial for maximizing Social Security benefits. It marks the age at which ...

Be at least 60 years old (50 to 59 if you have disability). Had been married for at least nine months before your spouse's death. Didn't remarry before age 60 (50 if you have a disability). Since ...

At age 67, many Americans are old enough to enjoy freedom from the daily grind, but still active enough to plan for decades ...

Financial experts often recommend waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits — but many Americans don’t plan to ...

Back on July 1, the White House issued a statement claiming that “88% of all seniors who receive Social Security — will pay ...

I hear one or both of these rumors about Social Security benefits all the time from readers. Rumor 1: “I have been told that if I take a reduced Social Security benefit at 62, when I reach my full ...

Many households could be due an income boost from unclaimed benefits or discounts on Council Tax and setting aside 15 minutes ...