The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about ...

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits is often more difficult than people expect, and denial rates show how ...

See February 2026 Social Security and SSI payment dates, why SSI checks arrived early, COLA changes, taxes, and what to do if your check is smaller.

Before filing taxes in 2026, compare your W-2s and 1099s to your Social Security earnings record so missing wages don't ...

Americans become eligible for Social Security retirement benefits when they're in their early 60s, and for some, that's all they're waiting for to leave the workforce.

Waiting to claim Social Security benefits until age 70 would maximize your retirement income and secure a stronger financial ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment ...

Your PIA is the monthly benefit you receive when you claim benefits at your full retirement age. Monthly benefits are reduced or increased based on if you claim before or after your full retirement ...

Filing for Social Security at 62 reduces monthly benefits by 30% compared to full retirement age of 67. Delaying Social Security until 70 increases monthly benefits by 24% above full retirement age.

If you are among the more than 70 million Americans who will receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments. Among the key ...