1+ hour, 59+ min ago   (260+ words) You may not want to take benefits just yet. You can claim Social Security at any point once you turn 62. But just because you're eligible for Social Security in 2026 doesn't mean it automatically makes sense to file for benefits this…...

6+ hour, 29+ min ago   (573+ words) Retirees can earn upwards of $5,000 per month from Social Security in 2026, but there's a big catch. The average retired worker receives just over $2,000 per month in Social Security benefits, according to November 2025 data from the Social Security Administration. However, it's…...

9+ hour, 53+ min ago   (537+ words) Don't panic. Instead, take these key steps. Retiring on schedule can be a very exciting thing. In fact, you might enjoy getting to count down your final days in the workforce. Being forced into retirement, on the other hand, could…...

12+ hour, 21+ min ago   (191+ words) How much will the average retiree collect in Social Security in 2026? Average Social Security checks are increasing in 2026. If you are collecting Social Security benefits, you must be aware of how the increase will impact the money that Social Security…...

13+ hour, 29+ min ago   (524+ words) You must complete a two-step process. Considering that Social Security is a large portion of many Americans' retirement income, it makes sense that people would aim to receive as much as possible. Beginning this year, the maximum benefit someone can…...

17+ hour, 25+ min ago   (474+ words) With approximately six years until Social Security benefits must be cut, one group of Hawaii legislators has come up with a simple plan to prevent a shortfall. It's no secret that Social Security, as we know it, is in a…...

19+ hour, 53+ min ago   (509+ words) Don't get too excited about that raise just yet. When the Social Security Administration announced last October that benefits would be getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in 2026, the reaction was probably mixed. Some seniors were probably happy to learn…...

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (416+ words) If you act quickly, you can minimize the damage. The nice thing about saving for retirement in an IRA or 401(k) plan is getting a tax break on the money you contribute. But come retirement, traditional retirement plans have one big…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (595+ words) These changes could determine your future benefit. When you're in the thick of your career, it's easy to think that annual Social Security changes aren't relevant to you. You're not claiming checks, or at least you're not wholly dependent on…...

1+ day, 13+ hour ago   (412+ words) If you were expecting a 2.8% COLA and your check is smaller, there's a good reason for it. If you are on Social Security, you probably heard that you were going to get a 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2025. So,…...