Most people would get a larger lifetime benefit by delaying Social Security, possibly until age 70. This is when you qualify ...

Millions of seniors may have to wait longer for 2026 Social Security COLA announcement as the government shutdown could delay ...

Key Points. The age you sign up for Social Security will dictate how much your monthly benefits are worth. When running the ...

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

A key expense for most retirees threatens to gobble up some or all of their Social Security "raise" in the upcoming year.

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

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

The first round of October Social Security payments for retirees aged 62 and above, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in three days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born between the first and ...

The biggest announcement of the year is within sight, but it's likely to leave Social Security's more than 70 million ...

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

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