When you collect Social Security, you’re entitled to a standard benefit. This amount is called your primary insurance amount ...

The difference between claiming early and waiting could be thousands of dollars per month.

“I was told that there’s a benefit for the minor children of retirees receiving Social Security.” ...

Learn about the average Social Security benefit in 2026, how benefits are calculated, and why knowing the average benefit can impact your own retirement plans.

It's important to have a good sense of how much money you'll get.

The Social Security Administration recently announced the upcoming cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025, and with it comes a slew of changes taking effect next year. One of those changes is the ...

The 2.8% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 will push up the maximum full retirement benefit, as millions of monthly checks increase starting in January. Additionally, workers who are ...

Age 62 is the most common age at which to begin receiving monthly checks While financial advisers often urge their clients to wait as long as possible to claim Social Security benefits - until full ...

You don’t need to still be married to claim Social Security on an ex-spouse’s record. Time your filing right so your benefits provide the income you need throughout retirement. Are you ahead, or ...

Around 35,000 people will face a reduction in child benefit payments as the government continues to freeze income thresholds for the benefit. These individuals are subject to the High Income Child ...