Social Security announced the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, but there's another number you need to focus on.

When you lock your Social Security number, a company looking to verify your SSN won't be able to verify your identity, ...

The Social Security Administration is projecting that the maximum monthly Social Security benefit in 2026 will be $5,251 per ...

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

But it's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. You might assume that once you reach a certain ...

The Trump administration is exploring ways to reduce costs and extend the lifespan of Social Security benefits. Here are some of their ideas.

Should you take benefits early at 62, wait for full retirement, or hold off until 70 to maximize the payout? That's the ...

In 2025, Social Security beneficiaries received a 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. At the time, that raise was ...

The Office of the Inspector General (OIG) for the Social Security Administration is warning seniors about a new scam that uses fake U.S. Supreme Court letterhead and forged signatures from Chief ...

Whether age 70 is a long way away or just around the corner, maximizing your Social Security benefits involves waiting to ...

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the max benefit.

If you think your Social Security number can’t be stolen, don’t be so sure. Criminals can obtain the number through major data breaches at large companies, hospital systems, small businesses and ...