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

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 ...

Retiring on Social Security alone is not a fantasy reserved for the ultra-frugal. It is a practical reality for millions of ...

USA TODAY reached out to retirees across the country who are living mostly on Social Security, to ask how they were doing.

The SSA puts the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit before next year's 2.8% COLA at $2,015 per month. Once ...

Social Security benefits are increasing in 2026. That’s good news for retirees. However, it’s important for seniors to ...

Beneficiaries should receive a one‑page COLA notice in late November via the my Social Security account or by mail in ...

With a social security check of $1,800, your cash flow will increase in 2026. The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), being 2.8 ...

The first check, received on Dec. 1, was limited to maximums of $967 for an individual and $1,450 for a couple. But the ...

Retirees might not actually receive as much extra money from next year's Social Security COLA as they anticipate.

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% bump in benefits in 2026, but health care alone may eat up their extra ...

A higher Medicare Part B premium in 2026 could erode next year's cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security recipients, ...