Understanding the potential benefits of Social Security at age 67 is crucial for effective retirement planning. With millions ...

One of the best benefits of Social Security is that individuals can receive benefits based on their partner's work history, ...

You can claim Social Security starting at 62, but you don't qualify for your full benefit until you reach your full ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to tighten its controls, potentially suspending payments to beneficiaries who ...

Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...

Both the Senior Citizens League, an advocacy group for older adults, and independent Social Security and Medicare analyst Mary Johnson expect the 2026 COLA to be 2.5%, up from their forecasts of 2.4% ...

Advisors Are Seeing It Firsthand Nathan Sebesta, owner of Access Wealth Strategies in Artesia, N.M., said discussions about taking Social Security early have become more frequent among his clients, ...

Overall, 52 percent of Americans say they worry a “great deal” about the Social Security system, up from 43 percent in 2024, according to Gallup. Among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, ...

As of June 2025, the average monthly Social Security retirement payment stands at $1,950.27, translating to approximately $23,400 a year, according to the latest figures from the S ...

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security every month, and the SSA has now confirmed the exact dates for June 2025 ...

Deciding when to start claiming Social Security benefits can be one of the most difficult decisions for retirees. Most ...

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average ...