Lots of changes in store for Social Security recipients as more people rely on a system that's operating above capacity. Full ...

One of the most important parts of the program, especially for married couples, is Social Security spousal benefits.

The first round of July’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...

Lawmakers don't want to see those cuts happen, so they've been talking through different solutions to prevent them. And one ...

The official COLA won't be announced by the Social Security Administration until October, but it's worth paying attention to ...

If you claim early, in 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) temporarily withholds $1 of benefits for every $2 ...

Filing for Social Security early is a complex decision that depends heavily on your individual and family circumstances, ...

The Social Security Administration calculates what's known as your primary insurance amount (PIA) first. This is the benefit you qualify for when you reach your full retirement age (FRA). FRA is 67 ...

Or you could wait until age 70 and get a bonus of about 28% added to your monthly benefits. (The bonus is two-thirds of 1%for ...

Getting the maximum Social Security benefit in the United States is rare. Extremely rare, in fact—only achievable for those ...

As retirement approaches, it becomes increasingly important to understand how long your financial resources might need to ...