Despite the federal government shutdown, the Social Security Administration announced the official cost-of-living adjustment ...

Breakeven age is when the higher monthly payments from delaying benefits will equal the total payments you would have ...

The first round of November Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in eight days. When ...

The decision to delay Social Security benefits until age 70 is often hailed as the gold standard of retirement planning. For ...

While the release was pushed back due to the government shutdown, the Social Security Administration (SSA) this morning announced a modest increase in the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. So ...

Social Security changes take effect in early 2026, including a higher full retirement age, a new COLA, and increased wage ...

Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ...

The Motley Fool reports that 54% of Social Security recipients find the upcoming 2.8% COLA insufficient to cover rising ...

Another round of Social Security payments is hitting bank accounts this week, and some recipients stand to get double deposits in the last round of August payments, while others may see a sudden ...

Three-quarters of American workers fear Social Security won't be there for them when they retire, a new survey finds.

The second round of payments will follow on Nov. 19 for retirees born between the 11th and 20th of a month, and the third ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...