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.

Among these is the fact that, according to the 2025 Trustees Report, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund will become insolvent by 2033. The combined OASI and Disability ... The Worst ...

The maximum Social Security check has never looked better than it does in 2026. The richest beneficiaries are now taking home ...

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.

Before filing taxes in 2026, compare your W-2s and 1099s to your Social Security earnings record so missing wages don't ...

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

A new Social Security Administration report shows how benefits vary by age and lifetime earnings, and why higher earners often get a smaller return.

I served in the U.S. Army from July 1964 to July 1967. Am I eligible for a higher Social Security payment? Thank you. Signed: Vietnam Era Army Vet ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in February 2026 as usual — with ...

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

I served in the U.S. Army from July 1964 to July 1967. Am I eligible for a higher Social Security payment? Thank you. Signed: ...

More than 70 million Americans depend on Social Security each month for essential income, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. Given the scale of the program, the Social Security ...