Your first Social Security check of 2026 includes the COLA, new Medicare deductions, and shifted payment dates. Here's what ...

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...

If you or someone you know plans on claiming SSI benefits, you should keep the following key information in mind.

Many people wonder what the “perfect” age is to claim Social Security benefits. Filing at the right age can significantly ...

Social Security is a vital source of income for retirees, but even these checks might be subject to garnishment if you owe ...

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8%. This is the increase all Social Security beneficiaries, ...

The maximum Social Security benefit is increasing in 2026. The maximum benefit any retiree will receive next year is $5,251.

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, Jan. 14, 2026, with subsequent payments going out on the third (Jan ...

Working a lifetime typically pays off when people reach retirement age and can enjoy the benefits they've accumulated over ...

A civil engineer earning $176,100 in 2025 per year looks the same as Elon Musk in the eyes of the Social Security system.

The process of applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is notoriously ...

Get the latest on Social Security benefits, COLA updates, and policy changes — what they mean for retirees, SSI recipients ...