For most of Social Security's history, full retirement age (FRA) was simple. You hit 65, you get your full benefit. That started to change in the 1980s, when Congress passed a law that slowly pushed ...

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

Nevertheless, surveys recently conducted by T. Rowe Price and Nationwide Retirement Institute suggest three Social Security changes coming in January 2026 may surprise many (or even most) Americans.

According to the Social Security Administration, taking your benefits as early as possible (age 62 for those born after 1960) ...

Social Security recipients got some decent news at the end of October. The Social Security Administration announced that in ...

See the full 2026 Social Security payment schedule, including dates by birthdate, early exceptions, and key rules that ...

Social Security benefits will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 to help beneficiaries keep up with rising prices. The maximum Social Security benefit will increase next year, ...

Inflation has regained momentum since President Trump started imposing tariffs earlier this year. The Senior Citizens League has raised its forecast for Social Security's 2026 COLA for five straight ...

The new year is approaching fast, and while you may be focused on the busy holiday season, it’s never too early to start ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.5 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $1,955 a month from Social Security as of ...

Millions of Social Security recipients automatically received COVID-19 stimulus payments through the IRS using SSA and RRB data. Payments included up to $1,200 per individual in round one, $600 in ...