The most important Social Security change next year for beneficiaries is the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Last ...

Americans are rethinking retirement at 63, but federal frameworks and benefit rules shape outcomes more than personal ...

For anyone born in 1960 or later, the full retirement age is 67. However, Americans don't have to wait until then to claim ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

Age 62 is a significant one in the context of Social Security. The reason? It’s the earliest age to sign up for monthly benefits. In fact, 62 has long been the most popular age for claiming Social ...

Delaying benefits as long as possible tends to allow retirees to collect the most Social Security over their lifetimes.

CPI-W inflation measured 2.8% in the third quarter of 2025, so Social Security benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026. That is ...

The decision to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial choices you’ll ever make. The reason is that ...

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.

Dear Primary Breadwinner: Questions about spousal benefits are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social ...