You Have Less Than 3 Months To Prepare for 3 Big Social Security Changes

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

Breaking: Social Security COLA to Rise in 2026 Amid Sticky Inflation

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 ...

90% of Americans plan to skip the No. 1 piece of Social Security advice, study finds

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

Age 62, 67 or 70? Here's the best time to claim Social Security.

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

Here's the Average Social Security Benefit for Retirees Aged 62 to 70

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 -- ...

Justin Fox: Why so many people signed up for social security this year

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

Most Americans think Social Security won't be there for them. Are they right?

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