3 steps to max out your Social Security benefits in 2026

There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

Social Security surpasses 100 million my Social Security account creations

EXCLUSIVE — The Social Security Administration announced Monday it has crossed a major “milestone” in its transformation ...
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Social Security surpasses 100 million mySocial Security accounts

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing that over 100 million Americans have created personal my Social Security accounts. This marks a major ...

Average Social Security Benefit for Retirees in 2026 Revealed—Here's What to Expect

Social Security benefits change according to your past and present income, as well as the age at which you began claiming ...
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3 Social Security myths retirees still believe — and what they’re really costing you

Watch out for these common misconceptions.
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What happens to my Social Security benefits if I keep paying into the system for another decade – will they go up?

Your Social Security benefits are calculated based on your 35 highest-paid years of income. If you continue working, it could result in larger benefits. You can track your estimated benefits on ...
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Social Security checks go out this week. Here are the changes for 2026

If you are among the more than 70 million Americans who will receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments. Among the key ...
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January’s Social Security Payments Won't Arrive as Usual - Here's Why

Are you one of the 74.8 million Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security benefits? If so, that monthly benefit is probably essential to your budget, which means ...