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 ...

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 ...

Millions of middle-aged Americans find themselves in the "sandwich generation," caring for aging parents while managing their ...

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

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Also, set up automatic payments so that you never again miss a payment. You typically can set up automatic payments to cover ...

Social Security's dependent child benefit for older parents can boost their lifetime payout, experts say. Here's how it works ...