Social Security: 2 Positive Changes Coming in 2026 That Could Boost Your Benefit

The average retiree can expect a raise of around $56 per month from the 2026 COLA. But that's not the only change taking ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here's How Much the Average Retirement Check Will Increase Next Year.

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here's How Much the Average Retirement Check Will Increase Next Year. The average ...

It's getting harder to qualify for Social Security in 2026. Here's why.

It's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. A big rule change could pose a problem for some ...

Here's Social Security's Maximum Monthly Benefit in 2026 -- and What You Need to Do to Snag It

In 2026, Social Security's maximum monthly benefit at full retirement age is $4,152. However, seniors aren't required to ...
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Experts Say Older Parents Shouldn't Overlook This Social Security Benefit

Picture this: you're 62 years old, finally claiming your hard-earned Social Security benefits, when someone mentions you ...

When will your Social Security and SSI payments arrive in November 2025 — and why is the SSI check coming early this month?

Social Security and SSI payments for November 2025 come with an unusual twist this month, and millions of Americans are ...
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Social Security Payment Schedule for 2026

When you receive your 2026 Social Security payment is determined, with a few exceptions, by your date of birth. However, if you received Social Security before May 1997 or are receiving both Social ...
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If You’re Not Following Dave Ramsey’s Social Security Advice, You’re Making a Big Mistake

There are some tough financial decisions you might have to make in the context of retirement. These include when to start ...

Working for Social Security is hard. Working without pay during the government shutdown is even harder.

HANOVER — Even before employees started working without pay, morale wasn’t great at the Social Security office in this South ...

Is Social Security Broken? 4 Alternatives That Can Earn You More Money

For the past 90 years, Americans have been able to look forward to monthly payments from the government after they retire. By ...

5 Things Retirees Get Wrong About Social Security (#5 Hurts the Most)

Unpack Social Security myths that shrink your check, and see how taxes, timing, work rules, and spousal benefits change what ...

Your $0 Years Could Be Shrinking Your Social Security Benefits—Here’s How to Fix It

Blank years in your Social Security record could lower your benefits. Learn how spotting them early can help you retire smarter—and boost your future payout.