Those who wait until 70 can maximize their Social Security benefits. But for some, the price of waiting may be too steep.

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about ...

Retirees could earn more retroactive lump sum payments for the time they missed out on the benefits.

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living ...

See February 2026 Social Security and SSI payment dates, why SSI checks arrived early, COLA changes, taxes, and what to do if ...

As 2026 unfolds, millions of retirees are discovering which promises have materialized and what changes are actually taking ...

Inflation cooled in January. If the trend continues, Social Security receipients could see the smallest COLA increase since 2016, estimates show.

Many seniors saw their monthly benefits rise last year, and that will affect their tax refunds this year.

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.

See the maximum Social Security benefit at each age from 62 to 70 in 2026, how those numbers are calculated, and why many retirees may not reach them.

Social Security payments are on schedule for 2026, SSI payments are a little off. What to know to plan your budget, ...

A bipartisan “fix” to Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees could lead to a big tax hit for those Americans. Lawmakers are racing the clock before taxes come due on April 15.