Another good reason to claim Social Security at 62 is if you're in poor health and don't expect to live a long life. Filing ...

It’s official—the Social Security Administration (SSA) has released the payment schedule for the upcoming year, so you won’t need to wait any longer if you’ve been wondering when you will receive your ...

Cost of living adjustments help prevent Social Security benefits from losing their buying power over time. Retirees are on track to receive a COLA in 2026, though it may not be as large as they hope.

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Social Security benefits form the core of income for many retirees. The trust fund may be depleted by 2033, reducing future benefits. Social Security benefits have lost 20% of their buying power since ...

Despite the current government shutdown, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) will publish September's Consumer Price Index report on October 24 at 8:30 a.m., enabling the Social Security ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to distribute its final monthly payments for July on Wednesday, July 23, 2025. Retirees who qualify for this payment must meet specific criteria, ...

If you are a Baby Boomer and you are collecting Social Security, you have less than a month until one of the most important announcements of the year happens. You need to be prepared for this ...