Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

According to the Social Security Trustees' most recent report, the program's Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) Trust ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, 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.

There are three key mistakes to avoid, including making faulty assumptions about the cost-of-living adjustment. Social ...

The trickiest requirement for most people will be the maximum taxable earnings limit. This is the highest income subject to ...

The Social Security Administration recently released its schedule of payment dates for the year 2026. Each month, the Social ...

Social Security is a key lifeline for millions of retired Americans. As of January 2026, the average monthly salary is $2,071 ...

Advocates say long waits, lost staff, and new online hurdles are shutting out older Americans who rely on in‑person support.

The warning impacts around 5 percent of children in foster care, according to a Social Security Advisory Board report.

While Social Security may not have changed enough, it has still changed over time. Let's take a look at the average benefit ...