The second round of January Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in three days. When ...

The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said Friday. The benefits ...

Retirement is one of the most anticipated moments for many people, especially those who have spent most of their lives ...

According to the 2025 Annual Statistical Supplement, 80-year-old retired workers received an average monthly Social Security benefit of $2,728.86 as of December 2024. These beneficiaries, who claimed ...

The difference between the payments being received by different age groups is surprisingly wide. Much of this may be due to when beneficiaries were born and the economic backdrop during their working ...

Are you nearing retirement and considering taking Social Security? There are some key numbers to keep in mind, especially if you want to receive the highest possible monthly check. Most of us ...

Social Security is full of surprising rules and hidden perks. These facts could reshape how you think about benefits and help ...