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.

Nearly three years on, Nigeria’s 230m people, especially the poor and the middle class, are still reeling from increases in fuel and food prices. Poverty has risen. But it looks as though Mr Tinubu’s ...

You must file a federal tax return if your income meets the IRS filing threshold for your age and filing status, if you ...

Find out which 10 states will see the biggest Social Security increases in 2026 and what factors influence the average ...

Payment dates are staggered throughout the month for Social Security recipients, with most being paid according to their ...

For people reaching retirement age in 2026, the earnings test limit increased from $62,160 to $65,160. The limit only applies ...

The average Social Security benefit for retired workers is substantially higher at age 70 than at 62.

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in January 2026 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement income, and every adjustment can have a big effect on seniors' budgets. Now that 2026 is here, several significant changes are reshaping benefits, taxes, ...

The first Social Security payments of 2026 are set to go out in January, reflecting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of ...

The walls of the Wilbur J. Cohen Federal Building, which lies blocks from the U.S. Capitol, are decorated with stunning New Deal-era murals. The most famous of these murals, The Meaning of Social ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see their final 2025 check Wednesday. Here's what to know about ...