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 ...

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

Learn how 2026 Social Security changes to COLA, earnings limits, SSI, disability, and taxes could raise or disrupt your ...

Suze Orman couldn’t have been clearer in her podcast when, in 2023, she proclaimed, “a Roth retirement account is the ...

American workers are eligible to set up an account at SSA.gov in order to track and optimize their forthcoming Social ...

The good news is that the SSA publishes its payment calculator in advance, so you can plan ahead and know exactly when you'll ...

If you are turning 62 soon, you need to avoid making a decision that could shrink your Social Security benefits substantially ...

See what a 2.8% Social Security COLA does to a $2,200 benefit in 2026, including Medicare costs, taxes, and earnings rules that can shrink your raise.

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

The Retirement Calculator will show your estimated Social Security retirement benefits if you retire early (age 62 is the ...

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 ...

A good way to protect yourself against rising taxes, or taxes in general, is to save for retirement in a Roth account. While ...