New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount ...

Understanding how Social Security spousal benefits work is crucial for maximizing your family’s retirement income.

In 2026, the wage base limit is $184,500, up from $176,100 in 2025. To be eligible for the maximum benefit, you'll need to ...

Learn more about how to work in retirement without reducing your Social Security benefits, and discover how income limits and ...

Blank years in your Social Security record could lower your benefits. Learn how spotting them early can help you retire smarter—and boost your future payout.

This has been a unique year, with Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) reveal delayed by nine days due to the federal government shutdown. Social Security benefits will climb by 2.8% in ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the ...

Boost in payments will impact roughly 75 million Americans who rely on the monthly payments. Changes will take place in January ...

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of the year: The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Beginning on Jan. 1, ...