Benefits are expected to increase by 2.7%. But the numbers aren't final yet, and the announcement may be delayed. Here's what we know about the 2026 COLA.

While you can claim Social Security as early as 62, waiting until your full retirement age (around 67 for most people) or ...

A retirement job may not have been part of your long-term plan, but it can go a long way toward easing your financial stress.

Analysts forecast a 2.8% Social Security COLA in 2026. It may not cover expected Medicare premiums, putting seniors more in a ...

The U.S. government shut down on Wednesday after Congress failed to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that could affect Social Security recipients.

You may be wondering how your monthly Social Security benefit in retirement compares to others. If you're struggling to cover your costs on Social Security alone, that's understandable -- even if your ...

Social Security was never intended to cover the entire cost of living in retirement, but in some situations, there are those who can make it work. Here’s what ChatGPT had to say about what Social ...

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.

The Social Security Administration will send your September 2025 check on a specific day of the month depending on your date ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.5 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $1,955 a month from Social Security as of ...

Several upstate New York cities are relatively affordable to live in, according to a new analysis from the personal finance site LendingTree, considering Social Security isn't covering as much ...

It’s possible for retirees to live on Social Security alone, but according to ChatGPT, it’s challenging, and rarely enough for a comfortable and secure retirement. Explore More: What Is the Highest ...