CPI-W inflation measured 2.8% in the third quarter of 2025, so Social Security benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026. That is ...

Age 62 is a significant one in the context of Social Security. The reason? It’s the earliest age to sign up for monthly benefits. In fact, 62 has long been the most popular age for claiming Social ...

At age 67, many Americans are old enough to enjoy freedom from the daily grind, but still active enough to plan for decades ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

One of the biggest decisions you might have to make for your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. You're allowed to sign up for benefits at any point as long as you're at least 62 ...

Once you retire, you’ll probably depend a lot on Social Security to cover your expenses. That’s why it’s so important to know your full retirement age, or FRA, which is the age you can claim Social ...

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s ...

Financial experts often recommend waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits — but many Americans don’t plan to ...

Claiming Social Security at 62 is not always a smart idea. If those benefits will be your main or only source of retirement ...

After two checks in October, November won't have a SSI payment. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.

Social Security's earnings-test limits also tend to increase from year to year. And 2026 is no exception. Next year, the ...

The first round of November Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued today. When will ...