If you aren't maximizing your Social Security check, you can make changes that will impact your retirement security.

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

Once you retire, there’s a good chance you’ll need your monthly Social Security income to manage your senior living costs.

In 2026, like in most years, your Medicare premiums did increase. So, if you are 65 and up, you can expect that part of your ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...

Given the latest cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8 percent, up from 2.5 percent in 2025, some beneficiaries will see the ...

The following 42 states, along with Washington, D.C., currently do not tax Social Security benefits: West Virginia is the ...

Social Security benefits crossed a symbolic milestone in January 2026, with the average monthly check reaching $2,071. The ...

More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, including retirees and people with disabilities.

Social Security is supposed to cover 40% of pre-retirement earnings. But a new report shows your check goes further in some ...