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

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

As January 1 is a federal holiday, SSI recipients are scheduled to receive their January 2026 payment a day early—on December ...

The first round of December Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in two days. When ...

Holiday season expenses strain the finances of nearly 74 million people who receive Social Security payments, all waiting ...

The first round of December's disability payments will be dispersed Wednesday. Use your birthday to see when you'll get your ...

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

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.

Benefits will be paid as usual in December, following the government shutdown that lasted from October to mid-November.

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in January to help them keep up with ...

The Social Security Administration has a pretty good idea of where they generally send the biggest checks.