Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

The amount of a retiree’s Social Security payments is based on numerous factors, including that person’s previous earnings, ...

A collection pause is uncertain to continue in the new year for an estimated 452,000 Social Security beneficiaries who are ...

One Social Security claiming age offers the highest probability of maximizing lifetime Social Security income.

It’s official—the Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the payment schedule for the upcoming year, so you won’t need to wait any longer if you’ve been wondering when you will receive your ...

Social Security recipients are going to see an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8% for 2026. They'll also see a ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to almost 74 million people each month. Here is when to expect yours in December.

My lifetime Social Security record has 12 zeros from time spent living and working in Austria during my 20s and 30s.

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you ...

Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.