Beginning in January, all Social Security and disability beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) designed to help benefits keep pace with inflation.

One way that you can increase your check that many people overlook is by continuing to work and earn a higher income after ...

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.

There are averages, however, that can give you a pretty good idea of how the typical beneficiary is currently faring, or a ...

As a retiree, the last thing you want to do is to spend your time worrying about where your income is going to come from.

SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

Workers who claim benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Those who wait until full ...

The current taxable maximum in 2025 is $176,100. This means that workers who earned more than $176,000 in 2025 are paying Social Security taxes up to the taxable maximum; workers who earn less are ...

Curious how your Social Security check stacks up? We break down the average monthly retirement benefits for all 50 states ...

The Social Security Administration relies on four factors to calculate your monthly benefit. Although all ages in the ...

Taylor Swift celebrates her 36th birthday with a $1.6 billion net worth, but her future Social Security check faces the same ...

Readers' comments poured in on the buzzy topic of when to take Social Security and whether or not to take it at 62 and invest it.