The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

Key Points Full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming at 62 instead of 67 cuts ...

Retirement is one of the most anticipated moments for many people, especially those who have spent most of their lives ...

Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the regular schedule, but some SSI checks will come early. Here's ...

Social Security's rules are quietly shifting again in 2026, and this time the change is permanent. The full retirement age is reaching its final scheduled reset, and that tweak will ripple through how ...

Social Security payments are coming to Georgians in January, but there may have been some confusion regarding the first ...

Some confusion has surfaced as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will not receive a payment during the month of ...

The SSA pays monthly benefits to more than 70 million Americans, including retirees and people with disabilities.

Lawmakers want to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits and change how COLAs are calculated, but doing so would have ...

Social Security's work rules are very different for some retirees than others. Specifically: If you have reached your full ...

Like many people over 60 and thinking seriously about retirement, I’ve been paying closer attention to Social Security, and ...