Social Security faces a financial crossroads that’s closer than many Americans realize. The retirement program won’t actually “run out of money” since current workers will always pay into the system.

Waiting until full retirement age ensures that you receive your monthly benefits without a reduction. Filing early, which you can do once you're 62, results in reduced monthly benefits. Delaying your ...

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Social Security's built-in benefit cut is getting closer than many retirees realize, and it is largely a math problem hiding in plain sight.

In the middle of next week, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration is due to pay out February 2026’s benefits to recipients nationwide.

Many Americans rely on Social Security as income to cover their living expenses and basic needs. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to these Americans so they are able to ...

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

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

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