Find out the average Social Security benefit for 67-year-olds in 2025, how it compares to earlier or later claims, and what ...

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the max benefit.

While recipients, regardless of state, will receive the same 2.8% boost in 2026, there are noticeable dollar differences in this boost by state. Below are the 10 states that will receive the highest ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

You must meet eligibility requirements to qualify for Social Security spousal benefits. It's possible to be dually eligible for retirement and spousal benefits, though you'll only get one of the two.

The Social Security Administration released its annual cost-of-living adjustment on Friday, and it will take effect starting next year.

Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. In August 2025, retired workers received an average ...

Social Security 2026 COLA increase is 2.8%. Average monthly checks rise by $56 to $2,066. Married couples get about $3,208 a ...

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments for individuals with disabilities are likely to increase next year, a new projection shows. Benefits are expected to jump 2.7% ...

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify how many Social Security beneficiaries currently receive paper payments. (NEXSTAR) — You may be in line to receive a benefits check from the ...