In order to qualify for the maximum Social Security benefit, you'll also have to earn the maximum for each of the 35 years of ...

For generations, Social Security, which celebrated its 90th anniversary on August 14, has paid out retirement income for tens ...

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According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), nearly 70 million Americans received Social Security benefits in July ...

The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%—up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here’s how the change impacts retiree ...

The first of this month's SSI payments will be dispersed Wednesday. There will also be a second August disability check due ...

If you don't end up living a very long life, claiming Social Security at 70 could leave you with a smaller total payout ...

The finer points of the program are often fuzzier, though. A recent AARP survey revealed dangerous knowledge gaps that could ...

Drawing down retirement savings or using an annuity can help you put off claiming Social Security until age 67 or later. This ...

The 2025 budget law will accelerate Social Security insolvency to 2032. The program will go insolvent during the term of the ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...