Social Security survivor benefits have different rules than spousal benefits, and both work differently from the retirement ...

I'm 68 and currently receive spousal survivor Social Security benefits. Can I switch to my own Social Security benefit?

Claiming standard benefits early will reduce your monthly benefit by 5/9 of 1% monthly, up to 36 months. With spousal ...

Social Security beneficiaries will get a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) next year. Cost-of-living adjustments help ensure that benefits keep pace with inflation. Individuals who are receiving ...

'My ex-husband passed away four years ago. We were married for 20 years.' "Is there any way I can claim some of his benefits other than the death benefits?" (Photo subject is a model.) Dear Help Me ...

About 70 million people depend on the Social Security Administration (SSA) for monthly income through retirement, survivor, ...

There is no limit on earnings for workers who are at full retirement age or older for the entire year. The 2.8% increase will ...

A 2.8 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will take effect in December 2025 for SSI recipients and in January 2026 for ...

Today, the Social Security Administration is scheduled to distribute benefits checks across the U.S., as part of the agency’s ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

A history-making Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026 will lift nominal-dollar retired-worker checks well ...

In the coming days, the Social Security Administration is scheduled to issue benefits checks as part of its latest payment ...