You can file for benefits as early as age 62. Delaying benefits up to age 70 will earn you more per month. While research ...

With good planning and a bit of luck, the maximum Social Security check could be yours.

Some retirees face a big tax bill if lawmakers don't act.

Test your knowledge of Social Security delayed retirement credits with our quick quiz.

SSI recipients will receive their March benefit payment early, on February 27, 2026, due to a calendar adjustment. This means ...

The 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security in 2026 brings relief to retirees facing inflation. But for many recipients, federal income taxes claim a significant portion of that increase, ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier retirement. Here's where your dollar goes furthest.

The experts say wait to claim Social Security. But interest rates have reduced the payoff. Here are four questions to ponder ...

Up to $994 SSI payment will arrive February 27, 2026. Not March 1. The Social Security Administration confirms the shift.

Social Security benefits play a vital role in reducing poverty in every state, and they lift more people above the poverty ...