The Social Security 2026 COLA forecast has increased for five straight months due to inflationary pressure created by ...

Retired workers can significantly raise their Social Security benefit by claiming at age 70 rather than age 62.

Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Key Takeaways Social Security payments don’t fall on the same date every month and depend on your birth date, so knowing when your benefits are paid can help you budget ...

Social Security benefits and cost-of-living adjustments for retired workers are indirectly influenced by state of residence.

Trying to keep up with changes can be a lot to digest, but focusing on the most impactful can help you stay informed without being overwhelmed.

The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to more than 70 million people, with checks sent on a monthly basis.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has launched a new tool designed to give millions of Americans easier access to ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA Forecast Was Just Updated. Here's How Much Benefits Could Increase and Why It Might Not Be Enough.

Two Social Security payments are dropping this week, and while some will stand to gain, others may lose. Here's what to know ...

The Social Security Administration adjusts benefits based on the cost of living each year. Last year, beneficiaries received ...

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays, with the first wave of payments going out on the second Wednesday of the month – Sept. 10. Subsequent payments will go out on the third (Sept. 17 ...