Social Security isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how timing and personal circumstances affect payouts and what steps can lead ...

You may be wondering how your monthly Social Security benefit in retirement compares to others. If you're struggling to cover your costs on Social Security alone, that's understandable -- even if your ...

Here are six Social Security myths debunked: Though the solvency of the Social Security program is an ongoing topic of ...

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 ...

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

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

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

The wording around Social Security’s retirement age may soon change to help people better understand their claiming options.

There is indeed a little-known Social Security claiming strategy that provides a lump-sum payment, but it’s not without its ...

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

Diversity is key when it comes to generating income in retirement, advisers say. But across the board, one source of income reigns supreme for a majority of retirees: Social Security. Nine out of 10 ...