If you're planning to start claiming Social Security at 65, you've got a few important jobs to do first. Not the least of ...

The SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an ...

When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could ...

Before you wrap up your year-end money chores, like topping up IRAs, reviewing withholdings, and readjusting your budget, ...

New Social Security rules may shrink monthly budgets for fixed-income retirees—learn how these changes could affect your ...

Avoid seven common income mistakes that can shrink your Social Security, including IRMAA and Medicare surcharges, earnings ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) was expected to phase out the use of Treasury checks to pay benefits by September 30, 2025, and has now reversed course. The move to end the use of paper ...

The Social Security Administration will no longer send physical checks to benefit recipients, citing the need to modernize its payment approach. The Social Security Administration will no longer send ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to reveal one of the most anticipated updates for millions of Americans ...

Individual retirement benefits will climb an average of about $56 per month, the Social Security Administration said.

For much of 2025, Oct. 15 was hailed as the most important day of the year for Social Security. That's because it was the ...