All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who ...

Delaying your benefit might mean a bigger check, but it’s not always the best move for your retirement strategy.

Social Security's Maximum Monthly Benefit Is Getting Harder to Qualify For. Here's Why. Social Security benefits are based on ...

Last month, the Social Security Administration announced the newest cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which will take effect ...

The Social Security Administration should send you personalized COLA notices in December with your exact 2026 benefit amount. But you can approximate yours by adding 2.8% to your current checks.

I've written about my now deceased friend, Don Winters, before. But I can tell from my emails that it's time to share his story again.

Spousal benefits can be up to half of what the primary earner would get at full retirement age, but the amount is reduced ...

There are a lot of things to take into consideration when it comes to Social Security. I asked ChatGPT about Social Security tips for middle-class retirees.