For many older Americans, 2026 is shaping up to be a financially challenging year. If you're worried about being able to ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier retirement. Here's where your dollar goes furthest.

You've probably got a good idea of how much the average person saves for retirement as they approach that point in their life ...

There are averages, however, that can give you a pretty good idea of how the typical beneficiary is currently faring, or a ...

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There’s a reason Social Security is such an important income stream for so many retired Americans. For one thing, a lot of ...

The nice thing about Social Security is that you can choose when to sign up for benefits. If you wait until full retirement ...

Common Medicare myths can trigger lifetime penalties and higher costs. Learn the truths about eligibility, enrollment, ...

Issues with the Social Security Administration's death database have resulted in millions of delayed or lost life insurance benefits.

December's Social Security payments will be the last disbursements before the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment takes effect, ...

Cato Institute survey data shows 70% of Americans expect Social Security benefit cuts by 2033 and want bipartisan solutions.

SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...