Earn 40 credits to qualify for Social Security; each $1,890 in 2026 counts as one credit. Claiming Social Security before full retirement age reduces benefit amounts. Survivor benefits are available ...

Being a pet parent can have many physical and mental health benefits for some people. Experts call it “the pet effect.” If you’re considering getting a pet, keep in mind that many of these benefits ...

As we transition into retirement and our senior years, our needs and priorities will typically experience a significant shift — as will the challenges we face, from healthcare concerns to financial ...

Small businesses need competitive employee benefits packages to attract and retain talent while fostering strong company culture and productivity. With today’s multigenerational workforce spanning ...

Social Security can make or break retirement for many older adults. Just over 20% of U.S. adults age 50 and older have no other retirement income outside of their benefits, according to a 2023 survey ...

Millions of retirees depend on Social Security as a major source of income. Your marital status can affect your benefit amount. Taking advantage of every type of benefit you're entitled to can ...

In a fast-paced, competitive job market, employers must prioritize the benefits they offer to attract and retain top talent. In addition, the landscape of employee benefits has shifted dramatically in ...

The end of Title 42, the pandemic-era rule that allowed government authorities to turn away migrants seeking entry at the U.S.' southern border, is raising questions about a possible increase in the ...

Josh Larson was about 14 years old when he went to a carnival and decided to give the climbing wall a whirl. It was nothing major—about 25 feet, he recalls—but the instructor was impressed and made a ...

Low-income Americans are struggling to obtain help from state governments when they most need it, facing long delays and sometimes insurmountable hurdles when applying for social safety net programs ...

Britain's benefits dependency has hit an all-time high, with more than half of households receiving more from the government than they pay in tax, research suggests. Analysis by Civitas of Office for ...

No one has ever become poor from giving! —Anne Frank Kindness (also known as altruism) is about putting other people's interests first. Being kind to other people can have multiple benefits. However, ...