Social Security claiming is not one-size-fits-all. Learn how couples, cash flow, health, and survivor benefits determine the right filing age for you.

You may not be able to predict exactly how long you'll live, but it's a good idea to plan for a longer-than-expected life.

Now the good news is that Social Security benefit payments can never decrease from one year to the next due to Medicare ...

Another method to see if your Social Security benefits are taxable is to look at your combined income, which includes your ...

If you’re over 50, it’s probably time to start thinking seriously about retirement if you haven’t done so already. At this ...

”I have a higher monthly pension benefit until my Full Retirement Age of 67.” ...

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, Feb. 11, with subsequent payments going out on the third (Feb. 18) ...

Social Security’s new COLA boosts benefits, but Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges, Part D costs and tax withholding can shrink retirees’ real increase.

In early February, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration is scheduled for a payment run benefiting two groups of ...

Financial experts shared smart strategies for using surplus Social Security income, from investing for growth to charitable giving and building your legacy.

Social Security checks will be sent out pretty much like normal in February, with one exception. Here's what to know about payment dates for 2026.

Social Security plays a different role for each generation — here’s how people can factor benefits and future changes into smart retirement planning.