Retiring in 2026 may sound appealing, but timing and financial readiness could make waiting another year the smarter move.

Social security payments, including Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and benefits for retirement, disability and survivors, ...

Applying for Social Security is an exciting milestone for many seniors. Yes, there's paperwork involved, but you're just one application away from regular monthly checks for the rest of your life. All ...

Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. In August 2025, retired workers received an average ...

Social Security payments follow a specific schedule each month, which means not everyone is paid on the same date. Knowing when you get paid can have a big impact on your finances, especially if ...

Many federal employees may not realize they are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits. I recently spoke to a couple in their 70s about the husband’s upcoming retirement from federal service ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) must be notified when you legally change your name, and this includes name changes through marriage, divorce, or a court order - so how do ...

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold down steady work. Many people wonder not only how to apply for Social ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

Social Security. That was originally going to be the day when the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced an official 2026 cost-of- ...