In 2026, big changes are coming to Social Security benefits — primarily driven by policy changes, cost of living adjustments ...

The changes range from an increase in work credit requirements to a relatively modest cost-of-living adjustment.

Your work history affects your Social Security benefits. You need to check your work history before the end of 2025. There ...

All Social Security recipients can get one do-over in their lifetime. If you withdraw your application for benefits and repay ...

Young adults also were more likely to misunderstand how the program pays out benefits, the Cato poll found. Half of Gen Z ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

Changes will influence monthly benefits, payroll taxes, and how much income retirees can earn without reducing their payments ...

I heard a little rumor that I could also receive half of what my husband will get when he is at full retirement age.” ...

Social Security is a popular but expensive program. With the trust fund facing depletion in just a few years, experts have ...

If you're eligible for $2,000 a month in Social Security at age 67, filing at 62 will mean getting $1,400 a month instead.

The next major change for current retirees in 2026 also brings both good news and bad news. The good news is that Social Security retirees are getting a raise next year. Benefits are increasing by 2.8 ...