Another good reason to claim Social Security at 62 is if you're in poor health and don't expect to live a long life. Filing ...

What this means is that if you're turning 70 in 2026, you should absolutely claim Social Security. Waiting won't give you ...

This means that if you're turning 66 in 2026, you will not be able to claim Social Security without a reduction. That's an ...

Social Security will only pay you one set of monthly benefits at a time. So if you're eligible for $1,400 a month based on ...

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...

Technically, the Social Security Administration pays benefits in the month following the month they're due. Some people won't ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the federal government shutdown continues, Americans can still access critical Social Security services online through their personal my Social Security accounts, the Social ...

You'll receive a spousal benefit if you're married and the spousal benefit amount is higher than the retirement benefit you qualify for. You qualify for your maximum spousal benefit at your full ...

The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday. The benefits ...

Close to 74 million Americans receive Social Security benefits. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say their checks account for at least half of their personal income, according to the Pew Research Center, and ...

Taxation of Social Security benefits has been in the news lately, with the passage of a temporary tax deduction as part of the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act. The bill includes a deduction of $6,000 for ...