The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Field offices have long been community-based branches that serve as the public face of the SSA, which provide in-person help ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA is 2.8%, but a large number of older adults say it's not enough. Learn why benefits fall short of ...

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...

Dear Quentin, I lost my mother 11 months ago. My parents were married for 61 years. My dad is 85 and has his mind, but he’s ...

Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but over time, a pattern has emerged in how the agency calculates ...

The advocacy organization for Americans over 50 explains what to anticipate and how the federal programs will affect retirees ...

Larry Ellison likely receives $5,000-$5,300 monthly in Social Security—the maximum. His $300-billion wealth doesn't matter; ...

The rising cost for this coverage doesn’t appear to be happening in a vacuum, as health care costs in general are on the rise ...

New rules are set to be implemented in the Social Security program in 2026, bringing changes to benefits, cost-of-living ...

With holidays affecting payment schedules and a recent elimination of paper checks, many recipients are navigating a complex ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in December 2025 as usual — with ...