For many older Americans, one of the most critical decisions they might make is figuring out when to sign up for Social Security. A lot of people end up with little to no savings toward the end of ...

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.

Some Social Security beneficiaries born between 1917 and about 1926 falsely claimed they were getting shorted by the ...

It's vastly different from the record 43-day federal government closure in the fall, but some agencies will be affected.

In some cases, an option like yours, which allows retirees to delay claiming until at least FRA, can be even more advantageous. It not only preserves personal retirement savings but also avoids ...

Learn about the average Social Security benefit in 2026, how benefits are calculated, and why knowing the average benefit can ...

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.

Once you’re old enough to claim Social Security, you’ll have to make a tough decision. The earliest age to sign up for ...

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) ...

The Social Security earnings test can reduce benefits for working retirees, but understanding the rules and planning ahead ...

Here’s when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.