You can receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount by claiming spousal benefits. You must be at least 62 ...
Your full retirement age (FRA) dictates when you become eligible for the full Social Security benefit you've earned. Claiming ...
Social Security takes your top 35 years of earnings into account in determining your average career earnings. However, when it comes to figuring your benefit, the formula doesn't treat every dollar of ...
Quick Read The 2026 payroll tax cap of $184,500 limits revenue because high earners contribute the same total as upper-middle ...
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.
Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is ...
Social Security’s trust fund could run dry by 2035 and trigger an automatic 17% benefits cut. Benefits have lost approximately 20% of their buying power since 2010 due to inadequate cost-of-living ...
The 2026 Social Security maximum benefit hits a record $5,251 monthly. This massive jump follows a 2.8% COLA increase. High earners must hit the $184,500 taxable cap for 35 years to qualify. Average ...