Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

Social Security changes take effect in early 2026, including a higher full retirement age, a new COLA, and increased wage ...

The first round of November Social Security payments for retirees aged 62 and above, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in ...

Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ...

While the release was pushed back due to the government shutdown, the Social Security Administration (SSA) this morning announced a modest increase in the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. So ...

The age at which retirees claim Social Security has a profound impact on the amount of benefit income they receive. The average retired-worker benefit at age 70 is $2,188 per month -- precisely $811 ...

More people claiming Social Security in their early 60s won’t have a negative long-term impact on the program’s finances ...

The cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, for retirees and disabled beneficiaries is financed by payroll taxes collected from ...

Three-quarters of American workers fear Social Security won't be there for them when they retire, a new survey finds.

The Motley Fool reports that 54% of Social Security recipients find the upcoming 2.8% COLA insufficient to cover rising ...

Some older Americans, staring down potential Social Security benefit cuts, might look to access the program as soon as possible. Experts say that could be a mistake. Instead, potential beneficiaries ...