Don't wait! Set up your "my Social Security" account by Nov. 19 to view your 2.8% COLA notice online. It's faster & more ...

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Your first check with the COLA should arrive around the ...

Many people have no clue what their Social Security benefits will actually be when they've clocked out of work for the last time — and that's a problem. While these benefits might replace only 40% of ...

This change will save the agency money while increasing the speed and security of benefit delivery. Those who don't have bank accounts can opt for a prepaid debit card instead. You'd probably have a ...

Don't expect it to provide the lion's share of your retirement income. It's best to set up multiple income streams you can rely on. Take time to have an overall retirement plan in place. For starters, ...

An important change is coming for some Social Security recipients. On Sept. 30, the agency will move to all electronic payments as it phases out paper checks. “If you still receive paper checks, now ...

In 2026, the rule that you can work all you want after FRA still holds true -- but the thresholds at which you start to lose ...

Few government programs impact as many people as Social Security. Over 70 million Americans received a Social Security payment in July, and that number continues to climb every month. While Social ...