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.” ...

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 ...

When you collect Social Security, you’re entitled to a standard benefit. This amount is called your primary insurance amount (PIA) and it’s calculated based on a percentage of average monthly earnings ...

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 ...

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

Understanding the nuances of spousal benefits is crucial to maximizing your household’s Social Security payments. For example, if you’re set to collect $3,500 per month from Social Security at 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 ...

The rules around Spousal Social Security benefits have several nuances, but some policies are crystal clear. One is that a spouse must specifically request to begin receiving spousal benefits. That is ...