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

The first round of December Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in five days. When ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in December 2025 as usual — with ...

Nevertheless, surveys recently conducted by T. Rowe Price and Nationwide Retirement Institute suggest three Social Security changes coming in January 2026 may surprise many (or even most) Americans.

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

The full retirement age for social security is increasing in 2026. It is the last age increase as part of a 1983 ...

You can, technically, retire whenever you like, but the age you do it at can have a big impact on collecting Social Security benefits.

Learn why Social Security's full retirement age reaches 67 for good in 2026, how it changes your benefit options, and simple ways to time your claim wisely.

Retiring solo can strain your budget. Learn five practical ways to stretch your Social Security, cut costs, and avoid running ...