The Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026, which many retirees find ...

Your Social Security benefit also depends on your age when you sign up. You must wait until your full retirement age (FRA) to ...

After two checks in October, November won't have a SSI payment. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

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

As we move into 2026, beneficiaries of Social Security who are still working before reaching their full retirement age need to be aware of the updated earnings-test limits. These ...

If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

This content was provided by Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC. Kiplinger is not affiliated with and does not endorse the company or products mentioned above. Collecting Social Security benefits is ...

If you are married, there are a few key things that you need to know about how Social Security spousal benefits work.

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. September's ...