Learn the average Social Security benefit for 75-year-olds, why payments are higher for late claimers, and how to estimate ...

Retirees in Massachusetts face steep financial challenges if they plan to rely solely on Social Security. The typical retiree ...

The SSA uses September’s CPI to chart cost-of-living adjustments, but the Bureau of Labor Statistics has halted data collection.

Vermont’s natural beauty may be undeniable, but for retirees living solely on Social Security, the financial reality is harsh ...

The 2026 COLA increase (Cost of Living Adjustment) generates expectations among millions of retirees in the United States. According to the most recent projections, Social Security ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment, known as COLA, is one of the most anticipated topics for millions of retirees and beneficiaries in the United States. Projections for ...

Age 62 is the earliest someone can claim Social Security, while 67 years is considered the full-retirement age (FRA) for those born in 1960 or later. However, the monthly check is about 30% smaller if ...

Social Security payment amounts are determined by several factors, such age of retirement and the number of years paid into Social Security.

The government shutdown could delay Social Security's 2026 COLA announcement, but your benefits and January raise are safe.

Don't let a shaky economy and volatile market derail your retirement. These moves will help ensure your money lasts as long ...

The Kansas Public Employees Retirement System is undergoing a "huge" five-year project to modernize the pension ...