Here are some common mistakes retirees make with their Social Security checks. Know them, so you can hopefully avoid them.

SSI benefits are normally paid on the first day of the month. When that date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, payments are automatically sent on the previous business day. In March 2026, the ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is announcing that over 100 million Americans have created personal my Social ...

According to the Social Security Administration, approximately three million deaths are reported to them annually. They state 'less than one-third of 1 percent are erroneously reported deaths ...

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.

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

Increasing your income today can lead to larger Social Security checks in retirement. You might be surprised by how much ...

The Social Security Administration said this marks a major “milestone” in its transformation toward digital accessibility.

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...

OK, it’s not always wrong. But I’ve learned from many thousands of readers over the years that it’s wrong often enough to ...

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban pointed out earlier this year there are some major flaws that people (especially seniors) ...

Here's the average Social Security benefit for 62-year-olds, how early claiming affects your check, and what to consider before you start collecting benefits.