Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, ...

As a result, the maximum Social Security benefit for 2025 is only $5,108 per month. You may already know that the government ...

If you've been working and paying into Social Security for many years, you may be eager to sign up for benefits and starting ...

The first round of June’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, ...

Claiming your Social Security payments is a retirement milestone. However, not everyone receives their Social Security check on the same date. Benefits are paid out on Wednesdays, and those with ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is rolling out a new payment schedule for retirees who retired after May 1997.

Married, divorced, and widowed spouses could be entitled to extra money each month. What are spousal benefits? Spousal ...

According to the Social Security Administration, someone who starts drawing at full retirement age in 2025 would receive a maximum of $4,018. If you retire at age 62 in 2025, the maximum benefit is $2 ...

The death of a spouse is among the most stressful life events. Losing a spouse can be devastating both emotionally and ...

Social Security is primarily funded by a dedicated payroll tax, which takes 6.2% of wages from workers and employers. But ...

Are Boomers the last generation to rely on pensions? See how retirement income is shifting—and what younger generations are ...