A new bill wants to change the Social Security COLA formula from CPI-W to CPI-E. Learn what this means and how it could ...

New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who ...

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

Social security is often seen as a tax-free retirement income, but it may surprise you to hear, that’s not always the case. Many retirees find out later their social security benefits are in fact ...

Few Americans Wait Relatively few Americans wait for the maximum benefit anyway. According to a 2024 study by the Bipartisan Policy Center, a Washington, D.C.-based think tank, 29% of Social Security ...

A TSCL study from 2025 shows 73% of older Americans rely on Social Security for more than half their income. About 29% depend entirely on Social Security benefits to get by. On average, a senior lives ...

Social Security retirees can choose to claim benefits at different ages. When they decide to claim will impact how much in benefits they receive. There are other factors impacting how much they can ...