Your Social Security filing age directly impacts your monthly benefits. The decision to file may be more complicated than you’d expect. Filing decisions affect spousal and survivor benefits in ...

Didn’t earn so much during your working years? It’s likely you’re still eligible for retiree benefits from the Social ...

When discussions about Social Security’s future arise, many assume the only options involve cutting benefits or raising taxes ...

Over 50% of current Social Security recipients have cut living costs because prices rise faster than their benefits. Benefits have lost around 20% of buying power since 2010 due to the COLA formula ...

If you haven't generated much income during your working years, you may still be eligible to receive retirement benefits from ...

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 beneficiaries will get a raise of 2.8% in 2026, the Social Security Administration announced on Friday. The cost-of-living adjustment is higher than the 2.5% increase that the tens of ...

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Investopedia / Photo Illustration ...

The maximum possible Social Security benefit requires a long, highly-paid career. You can maximize your monthly payment by waiting until age 70 to claim. But it might not be worth waiting to retire ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Elon Musk attends the 2022 Met Gala celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Noam ...