Rules are changing. Here's what they're likely to look like next year, so you'll know exactly what to expect if you're ...

When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could ...

Annual inflation isn't a guarantee, but it's about the closest thing to one. Consumer prices rise virtually every year in the ...

Blank years in your Social Security record could lower your benefits. Learn how spotting them early can help you retire smarter—and boost your future payout.

Brace yourself before you call the Social Security Administration, as several million people do each month. The average wait ...

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is higher than last year's. However, this may not be enough to keep up with inflation and health care expenses for beneficiaries.

While Social Security is an important source of income in retirement, most Americans lack basic knowledge of the program and could risk misusing the benefit, according to the 2025 Annual Retirement ...

Understanding when to claim, how benefits work for spouses, and tax implications could make a difference of thousands of dollars in your retirement income.

How do survivor benefits work for divorced spouses? How to collect Social Security on a deceased ex-spouse Advisors’ role in helping clients claim survivor benefits Social Security rules allow a ...

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.Originally scheduled for Wednesday, the 2024 ...

Retirement, survivor and disability payments will continue, but some services may be temporarily unavailable. By Tara Siegel Bernard The failure to reach a budget agreement will shut down much of the ...