A new Senate proposal could raise Social Security checks by $200 a month through mid-2026, giving millions of retirees extra ...

My plan for my Social Security benefits is simple. I'll use the money solely for fun spending, and not to cover any ...

Estimating your 2026 Social Security benefit is pretty straightforward if you're comfortable with some basic math. Take your current monthly benefit and add 2.8%. So, for example, if you get a $2,000 ...

Collecting Social Security doesn’t mean you have to stop working — but how much you earn can affect your benefits. If you’re below full retirement age (FRA), there’s a limit to what you can make ...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services announced a substantial premium increase for 2026, eating up nearly a third of ...

(NEXSTAR) – It’s the dream of many Americans: the hope to one day pay off your mortgage and retire knowing you’re financially set, and you can do whatever your heart desires. Unfortunately, this isn’t ...

Retirees with a paid-off mortgage may have a better chance of living comfortably on Social Security alone. Without housing debt, retirees can manage their budget for basic living expenses more easily.

ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The following is a statement from Ramsey Alwin, President and CEO of the National Council on Aging (NCOA), on today's announcement of the Social Security ...

The Senior Advocacy Group that sounded the alarm about Social Security's big problem is the Senior Citizens League (TSCL).