Retirees heading into 2026 face a cluster of Social Security changes that are small on relief and big on disruption, from a ...

Social Security's full retirement age is shifting again in 2026, and for millions of Americans that change will quietly reset ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Social Security calculates your monthly benefits using the 35 years when your earnings were the highest. You need to earn above the wage base limit for 35 years to be eligible for the maximum benefit.

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...