Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

The more aware you are of how spousal benefits work, the easier it is to make the most of them.

Several Social Security changes take effect in 2026 With 2026 officially underway, several key changes have taken effect for ...

Learn how working, claiming early, or earning more in 2026 can change your Social Security benefits under updated rules, and ...

The more you know about Social Security, the more you can maximize your benefits. Understand how spousal benefits work and when it makes sense to delay your filing. Know what options you have for ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will get a 2.8% boost to their checks this month. Working seniors will be able to earn more before they lose money to the earnings test. Disabled workers can earn ...

As the new year approaches, Americans preparing their finances should be aware of several Social Security changes for 2026. More than 70 million people across the U.S. receive money from the Social ...

Over 70 million Americans receive Social Security benefits, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). And 67% of retirees rely on their Social Security checks for more than 50% of their ...

Every year brings fresh adjustments to Social Security, and for millions of Americans, these shifts can mean the difference ...