Social Security should only be one component of retirement income.

There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

At some point, Congress will need to save Social Security, or not. According to the 2025 Trustees Report, the Old-Age and ...

It may be more than you think.

The first round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in two days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will ...

The second round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in six days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born between the 11th and 20th of a month will ...

Among these is the fact that, according to the 2025 Trustees Report, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund will become insolvent by 2033. The combined OASI and Disability ... The Worst ...

Before filing taxes in 2026, compare your W-2s and 1099s to your Social Security earnings record so missing wages don't reduce future monthly checks later.

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in February 2026 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

I served in the U.S. Army from July 1964 to July 1967. Am I eligible for a higher Social Security payment? Thank you. Signed: Vietnam Era Army Vet ...

The Senior Citizens League released a new warning about Social Security's 2027 cost of living adjustment.

Age 62 is the earliest you can claim benefits and 70 is the latest in order to receive a benefits increase. You would need to earn at least the wage base limit for 35 years to receive the maximum ...