The SSA pays monthly benefits to more than 70 million Americans, including retirees and people with disabilities.

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

Explore the critical Social Security trade-offs between claiming early and delaying benefits to maximize your lifetime income ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. The Social Security Administration’s yearly distribution schedules ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in January 2026 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...

Planners say deciding when to take Social Security is one of the most consequential money decisions. It's also one that ...