The Social Security earnings test doesn't have to limit your retirement income — here are 4 ways to work around it.

After two checks in October, November won't have a SSI payment. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.

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

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...

Retiring in 2026 may sound appealing, but timing and financial readiness could make waiting another year the smarter move.

Applying for retirement benefits is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make, impacting your monthly income for decades. This quick, 10-question True or False quiz will test your ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You're allowed to sign up for benefits at any point as long as you're at least 62 ...

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 ...

Social Security and SSI benefits will increase by 2.8 percent in 2026 due to a cost-of-living adjustment. The average Social Security retirement benefit will increase by about $56 per month starting ...