Full retirement age is one of the most important  Social Security rules that every current and future retiree should know.

Retired Americans will get at least a little relief from inflation in 2026—but with an emphasis on little. On Friday, the ...

Current estimates put Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) at 2.7%. That's a larger increase than what retirees received in 2025. A larger COLA means seniors may be looking at ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. September's ...

With the 2026 COLA finally announced after a delay from the government shutdown, here's what to know about the update and how it could impact your finances.

Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment is aimed at helping the program's 75 million beneficiaries keep pace with inflation.

Social Security is facing a $25.1 trillion long-term funding shortfall, as well as the prospect of sweeping benefit cuts in as little as seven years. Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano is ...

Social Security beneficiaries will see their payments increase 2.8% in January 2026, thanks to the program's annual cost-of-living adjustment. The announcement came on Friday and was delayed due ...