The average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $2,005 in June 2025. That figure would increase to $2,059 in the ...

Kailey Hagen, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool retirement analyst covering Social Security, Medicare, and retirement planning. Before The Motley Fool, Kailey was a research analyst for Reviews.com ...

Social Security benefits are set to rise in 2026. The SSA predicts a 2.7% COLA increase. Retirees and beneficiaries can ...

Have blank years lurking in your Social Security wage history? Spotting them early could help you make a smarter retirement ...

Social Security benefits will still be paid out during the government shutdown, although some services will be reduced.

The shutdown of the federal government has thrown a wrench in the 2026 COLA calculations. Here is what you need to know as we ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74 million Americans — but how far does the average check actually go? Here’s a breakdown of average Social Security benefits by age and ...

The formula used to calculate Social Security's cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) is increasingly criticized for not adequately addressing the financial needs of retirees. With a projected COLA of 2.7 ...