Changes will influence monthly benefits, payroll taxes, and how much income retirees can earn without reducing their payments ...

The Social Security Administration denied reports that it was looking to cut its field office visits in half in fiscal year ...

There are some instances where you can lose your Social Security benefits (or have them reduced). We cover those in this ...

'Is there any reason I shouldn't go ahead and file?' (Photo subject is a model.) ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides instructions on how to access a proof of income or benefit verification ...

The data shows that some states receive hundreds of dollars more per month than others. Nationally, average monthly payments ...

Starting in 2026, Social Security recipients can expect a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The average retired worker ...

Correcting your Social Security earnings records is vital to ensure that your retirement, disability, or survivor benefits are calculated accurately. Mistakes in your earnings history can occur due to ...

You watch your $2,200 Social Security deposit hit every month and plan your bills around that number. With the 2.8% cost-of-living (COLA) increase, your new benefit will be a bit higher in 2026. It's ...

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

For each month you claim benefits before your full retirement age, you shrink your checks. The reduction adds up to a 6.7% ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA is 2.8%, but a large number of older adults say it's not enough. Learn why benefits fall short of ...