Learn nine ways to maximize your Social Security benefits without working longer, from spousal and survivor benefits to reviewing your statement annually.

According to The Senior Citizens League, two-thirds of older Americans count on their monthly Social Security checks for at least half their income. That means when and how benefits are claimed can ...

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

The official COLA increase for 2026 was slated to be announced soon, but thanks to the government shut down, it may be ...

Social Security 2026 COLA increase, yet rising Medicare premiums may cut the real gains for millions of retirees.

If you want a bigger Social Security check, there's a surefire way to get it -- but not everyone can make it happen.

There are some things Social Security beneficiaries should know as the year comes to a close, even as the future of Social ...

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

Even in the best-case scenario, retired workers may be disappointed with Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment ...

Social Security benefits are an important source of income for most retired workers, so the annual cost-of-living adjustment ...

This year’s Cost-of-Living Adjustment announcement, scheduled for October 15, may be pushed back due to the government ...

If you’re someone who relies heavily on Social Security benefits in retirement, then you’re probably eager to find out what your 2026 COLA, or cost-of-living adjustment, will amount to. Each year, ...