Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

For workers eyeing a comfortable retirement, one of the most concrete benchmarks is the salary that produces the largest ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

Analysis of the 2.8% COLA, 2026 Medicare premiums, and IRMAA cliffs. Plus, a year-end checklist to maximize your benefits and minimize taxes.

It’s official—the Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the payment schedule for the upcoming year, so you won’t need to wait any longer if you’ve been wondering when you will receive your ...

My lifetime Social Security record has 12 zeros from time spent living and working in Austria during my 20s and 30s.

The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to almost 74 million people each month. Here is when to expect yours in December.

The Social Security Administration sends regular monthly payments, and the date varies depending on birth date or when you ...

See when to expect your Social Security benefits for the month of December.

Social Security and SSI payments will continue during the government shutdown as they are mandated by law. A 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment will increase Social Security and SSI payments starting in ...

If you are turning 62 soon, you need to avoid making a decision that could shrink your Social Security benefits substantially ...