The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped.

Social Security claiming is not one-size-fits-all. Learn how couples, cash flow, health, and survivor benefits determine the right filing age for you.

Mastering these basics could be just the confidence-booster you need before you apply.

Your age at sign up will dictate the size of your Social Security benefit. Spouses can coordinate their claiming strategies to maximize their household benefits. Having the necessary documents at hand ...

President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still ...

A law change means new rules for "switching" between Social Security benefit amounts.

Every month you delay your Social Security application increases your benefit. Working and claiming Social Security while under your full retirement age (FRA) puts you at risk of losses from the ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more round of disability payments ...

Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is ...