Don't wait! Set up your "my Social Security" account by Nov. 19 to view your 2.8% COLA notice online. It's faster & more ...

Social Security is a financial lifeline for retirees, but the way you access it is shifting. As 2025 unfolds, administrative ...

If you receive Social Security checks, where you deposit them matters because it can help grow your earnings. See the best ...

A recent article addresses concerns among Social Security recipients regarding the federal government shutdown, benefit payments, and recent policy changes. It clarifies that while monthly payments ...

Rules are changing. Here's what they're likely to look like next year, so you'll know exactly what to expect if you're ...

If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits — or planning to claim them soon — the wait is over: the SSA has announced official updates for 2026 following delays ...

Seniors may see only a small bump in Social Security next year. The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) expects a 2.7% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, while inflation is still close to 2.9%, ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.

Retirees are on track for a cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. While the COLA hasn't been announced yet, the news will hopefully come in October. Not all retirees will receive the same extra amount in ...

There is a myriad of decisions to be made regarding retirement income. While it's important to plan, it may be equally important to be ready to pivot.

Social Security sounds pretty simple, right? Claim early and get a smaller check. Wait longer, and you’ll earn more. But beyond the basics are dozens of lesser-known strategies that dramatically ...