Approximately 72 million beneficiaries are expected to receive more than $1.6 trillion in payments from the Social Security ...

Key Points. The age you sign up for Social Security will dictate how much your monthly benefits are worth. When running the ...

New law gives seniors a $6,000 tax break on Social Security, but many still face taxes. Fidelity suggests Roth IRAs, HSAs and ...

While a government shutdown won't prevent Social Security checks from going out or interrupt Medicare coverage, parts of the ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in October 2025 as usual — with ...

There is indeed a little-known Social Security claiming strategy that provides a lump-sum payment, but it’s not without its ...

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxed, but a new "senior deduction" can cut taxes—unless your income is too ...

Back in July, the Social Security Board of Trustees released their estimate for the 2026 COLA and beyond as part of their ...

Failing to plan for financial surprises in retirement can upend your budget. Here are three of the most common (not-so-great) ...

The wording around Social Security’s retirement age may soon change to help people better understand their claiming options.

As living costs continue to rise, more than half of seniors on Social Security report cutting back on discretionary spending, ...

Social Security Administration (SSA) is sending out October 2025 SSI payments. Eligible individuals can get up to $967, while ...