For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

While Americans can begin to apply for Social Security benefits when they turn 62, it may not be the best time to do so and ...

December will see two SSI checks due to the New Year's holiday. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Social Security payments will follow a normal schedule for December ahead of the 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting ...

This week’s column will answer a variety of questions related to the ever-popular “black hole” of retirement processing. As this has been a recurring topic, you will see references to other articles ...

Social Security is about to get less forgiving for new retirees. Starting with people who first claim benefits in 2026, the ...

The average monthly Social Security benefit for retired workers is just under $2,000 currently, and tens of millions of Americans rely on these hard-earned benefits for at least part of their ...

Social Security's full retirement age will make its final scheduled increase in 2026. Here's everything we know so far ...

Making ends meet isn't always easy during retirement, especially in today's unusual economic climate. Part of the issue is that seniors' debt levels have increased threefold in the last 35 years, ...