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

To get the maximum Social Security benefit, you need more than a late retirement. Here's what it really takes to qualify for ...

Retirees may find that they need to make adjustments to their budget in 2026. Social Security has been one of America's top ...

Retirees now have a clear number to plan around for next year's Social Security checks. After two years of unusually high ...

Many people believe that once they reach retirement age, they can simply claim their Social Security benefits. And while that ...

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

Social Security benefits are eligible for a raise each year. It's important to recognize a big flaw in how cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated. Though a 2026 COLA should be announced ...

Social Security benefits change according to a beneficiary's past and present income, as well as the age at which they began claiming benefits. See how you will compare to the average benefit in the ...

Social Security's full retirement age is changing next year, affecting when the youngest baby boomers and Gen Xers can collect 100% of their benefits.

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in December 2025 as usual — with ...

These are all the dates on which November payments are going out, as the SSA continues to send out Social Security checks for 2025.