Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

When Donald Trump ran for the presidency, the main agenda was to bring down inflation and make the lives of everyday ...

Social Security benefits increase each year to keep up with rising prices. This yearly boost is called the Cost-of-Living ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true ...

Social Security beneficiaries eager to find out how much their payments could rise next year have to wait longer because of ...

Social Security's announcement of its 2026 cost-of-living increase might be delayed by the government shutdown.

Back in July, the Social Security Board of Trustees released their estimate for the 2026 COLA and beyond as part of their ...

Many retirees rely on their Social Security COLAs to keep up with their expenses. Although COLAs are set up to happen ...

Each year, millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits wait to hear how much their checks will increase in ...

Older Americans who want to see by how much their Social Security checks will increase next year may have to wait until the government shutdown ends.

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in October 2025 as usual — with ...

Wednesday’s government shutdown won’t affect your Social Security benefits — but other benefits could be affected.