For millions of retirees in the United States, Social Security benefits are a lifeline, especially in times of inflation and high costs. However, a common concern is whether these benefits can be ...

Updated benefit data highlights shifting averages across age groups, reflecting how timing, earnings history, and ...

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. Starting in January, the ...

To receive spousal benefits as a divorced individual, the marriage must have lasted 10 years, the person claiming must be at least 62 (or caring for a child age 15 or younger, or for a child of any ...

Whether by choice or necessity, a growing number of American seniors are working well into their golden years. As of 2024, 23 ...

On Christmas Eve, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration is to disburse the final payment on its schedule of 2025 benefits ...

The average retired worker collects around $2,013 per month in Social Security benefits, according to November 2025 data from the Social Security Administration. In 2026, however, it will be possible ...

The annual Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2026 will be 2.8 percent to ensure benefits are not negative impacted by ...

A statistical analysis of 20,000 retired workers uncovered a clear bifurcation between actual and optimal Social Security ...

Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

Learn how working impacts Social Security benefits. Understand the earning limits, potential reductions, and strategies to ...