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.

The maximum Social Security check has never looked better than it does in 2026. The richest beneficiaries are now taking home ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 75 Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, how its calculated and making the most of your money. Updated for 2026.

Here's what to know about your February Social Security payments.

Among these is the fact that, according to the 2025 Trustees Report, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund will become insolvent by 2033. The combined OASI and Disability ... The Worst ...

Receiving the maximum possible benefit from Social Security is no easy feat, and achieving it might not be worth it to you.

This is one area where you and your ex could remain intertwined long after the divorce is finalized.

It may be more than you think.

I served in the U.S. Army from July 1964 to July 1967. Am I eligible for a higher Social Security payment? Thank you. Signed: Vietnam Era Army Vet ...

“I am 69, and started collecting Social Security when I was 66½.” ...

Social Security benefit taxes are becoming increasingly common. You could owe ordinary income taxes on up to 85% of your benefits. Plan ahead for these by saving money on your own or by requesting ...

If your FRA monthly benefit is $2,778, for example, waiting until 70 would boost that to $3,575. Starting at 62, though, will result in a monthly payment of just $1,822. The Social Security Quick ...