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.

You've paid into Social Security your entire working life. Every paycheck, you've watched that deduction come out, probably ...

Since its inception in 1935, Social Security has expanded its mission and reach. Here is how each president from Roosevelt to ...

The age you claim Social Security can shape your lifetime income. Compare benefits at 62, full retirement age, and 70 to see ...

Medical costs in retirement are rising at more than twice the pace of the Consumer Price Index.

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

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.