Retiring in 2026 may sound appealing, but timing and financial readiness could make waiting another year the smarter move.

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

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

Important: If you created a Social Security username before September 18, 2021, you may have noticed that the sign-in process has changed. As of July 2025, you now need a new Logi ...

U.S. citizens are eligible for Social Security benefits while they retire overseas. But research how you’ll be taxed and how ...

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The average monthly Social Security benefit for retired workers was about $2,008 before deductions in August 2025. But there are plenty of things that can move you above or below that average. Your ...

The third wave of Social Security payments for the month of October is set to be distributed this week, with this month marking the first under the agency’s new paperless policy. Starting in October, ...

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If not for the government shutdown, Social Security beneficiaries would have discovered the extent of the COLA hike for 2026 when new inflation data was released Oct. 15. In 2025, Social Security and ...

The ongoing government shutdown is delaying the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for tens of millions of beneficiaries.Originally scheduled for Wednesday, the 2024 ...