If you’ll be at least 62 years old in 2026, it means you’re eligible to sign up for Social Security. However, that doesn’t mean that claiming Social Security this year is a smart idea. When it comes ...

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The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

Without changes, the retirement program won’t be able to pay the full benefits that have been promised to retirees.

Find out how much more you can collect in Social Security benefits if you wait until your full retirement age and meet your ...

While Social Security may not have changed enough, it has still changed over time. Let's take a look at the average benefit ...

Thirteen U.S. states do not tax retirement income in 2026, offering major savings for retirees. Nine states have no income ...

I write a column similar to this one every January. But I don't mind plagiarizing myself because it contains a very important ...

Social Security is quietly rolling out a set of 2026 adjustments that could add meaningful money to monthly checks for ...

Voters heard a simple promise about Social Security taxes: that the new budget law would wipe them out for retirees. The ...

Pop quiz: When's the last time you actually looked at your Social Security earnings record? If you're like most Americans, the answer is somewhere between "Never" and "Wait, I'm supposed to do that?" ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, the last group will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more SSI check ...