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 ...

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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 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement will now happen on Oct. 24. This announcement has been delayed by the ongoing government shutdown. COLA is projected to increase for recipients ...

The announcement of Social Security's annual inflation adjustment to benefits has been delayed due to the government shutdown, but the agency responsible for handling the benefit increase has set a ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's ...

Will the government shutdown affect Social Security payments this month? On Oct. 1, the federal government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over funding, causing some services to ...

As the government shutdown enters its third week, several federal agencies - including the Social Security Administration (SSA) - remain affected by furloughs and are not operating at full capacity.