The COLA is called a raise because it results in a retiree’s monthly benefits check getting bigger.  The purpose of it is to ...

Social Security retirees got a 2.8% Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) this year, and retirees have now received their first ...

Over 70 million people rely on Social Security for essential income, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

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 new year means a new tax season is upon us and SSA benefits are expected to increase thanks to a new COLA announced at ...

Retirees should brace themselves for both positive and negative changes to Medicare this year.

February 2026 SSDI and Social Security payment dates explained: In 2026, the maximum Social Security benefit reaches $5,181 for high earners retiring at age 70. This February, schedules shift because ...

Before you lament about never being able to retire, here are some things to consider that may shine a more positive light on your retirement prospects.

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

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The Decision That Changed Everything Let's be real here. When I turned 65, claiming Social Security seemed like the smart ...