The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here's How Much the Average Retirement Check Will Increase Next Year. The average ...

For several years, persistent internet rumors have claimed U.S. Social Security payments were being renamed "Federal Benefit ...

Master these 8 Social Security terms—from full retirement age to survivor benefits—and make smarter claiming decisions that ...

Social Security's earnings-test limits also tend to increase from year to year. And 2026 is no exception. Next year, the ...

For many, though, retirement looks very different than this. In fact, many seniors find themselves claiming their Social ...

The following guide lets retirees and other recipients know when to expect the first of their final two payments for the year ...

The next Social Security payment in the United States is coming up and MARCA explains who qualifies, how the dates are ...

The Social Security Administration assigns you a full retirement age (FRA) based on your birth year. Claiming under your FRA shrinks your checks by up to 30%. Consider your financial situation and ...

There are several key dates for Social Security retirees throughout the year.

A quirk in the fall calendar means some Social Security recipients will get two benefit payments in October. However, they aren't receiving an extra payment. The Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

Nothing has changed if you have a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) scheduled. Hearing offices remain open for business as usual. COLAs are determined by measuring inflation ...

A recent survey shows that 87% of Americans are worried about post-retirement income, and 45% plan to claim Social Security before age 67.