The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%—up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here’s how the change affects retiree ...

What does the "Big Beautiful" bill mean for your Social Security as a retiree - and how can you plan for the potential changes ahead?

1. Book in advance As of January 6, 2025, the SSA moved to appointment-only for most in-office services. The agency says the ...

There has been a dramatic rise in the number of people claiming Social Security earlier than expected. Fewer adults entering the workforce means less money collected in Social Security taxes. In 2023, ...

Millions of SSI, and SSDI recipients are set to receive their August Social Security payment on Wednesday. Here’s the full ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is projected to be higher next year, but it still might not be enough ...

Social Security is a crucial income source that many retirees rely on pretty heavily to help them make ends meet. While these ...

Age 62 is the earliest age to sign up for Social Security. If you file at that point, you could face a 30% reduction in your ...

"The Social Security Administration continues to report the good news of improved response times by phone and greater utilization of online services," Drew Powers, the founder of Illinois-based Powers ...

The Social Security Act was signed into law in August 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt and has been a cornerstone of retirement for millions of Americans. Social Security just hit its 90th ...