Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...
Most people would get a larger lifetime benefit by delaying Social Security, possibly until age 70. This is when you qualify ...
Social Security benefits will still be paid out during the government shutdown, although some services will be reduced.
Both Social Security and Medicare have their own income streams, separate from the federal government's general fund. This ...
The SSA uses September’s CPI to chart cost-of-living adjustments, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics has halted data collection.
Social Security Administration (SSA) is sending out October 2025 SSI payments. Eligible individuals can get up to $967, while ...
Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in October 2025 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...
On Sunday, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) took to X to accuse Donald Trump of planning to reduce Social Security benefits ...
A key expense for most retirees threatens to gobble up some or all of their Social Security "raise" in the upcoming year.
Based on multiple independent estimates, the 2026 COLA should make history by reaching or surpassing 2.5% for a fifth ...
Have blank years lurking in your Social Security wage history? Spotting them early could help you make a smarter retirement ...
The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true ...