SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

Workers who claim benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Those who wait until full retirement age, currently 67, can receive as much as $4,018. Delaying ...

For most retirees, Social Security is their most reliable income source. After all, there’s a guaranteed amount of money coming each month once you claim Social Security, and those benefits increase ...

The current taxable maximum in 2025 is $176,100. This means that workers who earned more than $176,000 in 2025 are paying Social Security taxes up to the taxable maximum; workers who earn less are ...

AARP is sounding the alarm on Social Security service cuts, identity checks, and office changes that could delay your ...

The first round of December's disability payments will be dispersed Wednesday. Use your birthday to see when you'll get your ...

More than 70.2 million people receive benefits through Social Security, and payments are issued on a staggered schedule based ...

As of 2025, adults must generally earn less than $2,019/month in wages to qualify. Many SSI recipients also receive Social Security benefits, but the two programs are funded separately.

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

People in Mississippi won't get an SSI check in January. Don't worry. You'll still get paid. Christmas might not come early, ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

Field offices have long been community-based branches that serve as the public face of the SSA, which provide in-person help ...