There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

The age you claim Social Security can shape your lifetime income. Compare benefits at 62, full retirement age, and 70 to see ...

Increasing your income today can lead to larger Social Security checks in retirement. You might be surprised by how much ...

Both spouses can receive Social Security based on their individual earnings records and at what age they claim benefits ...

Medical inflation is projected to climb at double the rate of Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, leaving a growing number of retirees with a shrinking share of their benefits.

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If you've reached the age where you're eligible to claim Social Security, it might be tempting to start collecting ...

Over 70 million people rely on Social Security for essential income, including retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

Find out how much your Social Security check could increase in 2026, with estimated raises broken down by specific ages.

SSI benefits are normally paid on the first day of the month. When that date falls on a weekend or federal holiday, payments are automatically sent on the previous business day. In March 2026, the ...

As the SSA continues on its February payment schedule, we bring you the complete lowdown on when benefits will be paid this month.

EXCLUSIVE — The Social Security Administration announced Monday it has crossed a major “milestone” in its transformation toward digital accessibility. The agency informed the Washington Examiner that ...