But some of these workers may be exposing themselves to an unexpected expense: Social Security deductions. The Social ...

Age: You need to be at least 62 to claim spousal benefits, although benefits are permanently reduced if you file before FRA. There are two exceptions to this rule: You can file for spousal benefits at ...

Social Security spousal benefits can be extremely beneficial for people who either don't qualify for Social Security by themselves or qualify for a significantly lower amount than their current or ...

Filing for Social Security ahead of full retirement age means having to accept a smaller monthly benefit permanently. You may ...

For each year you hold off on claiming Social Security past your full retirement age, your benefits get an 8% boost. So if ...

With the COLA announcement date confirmed, Social Security recipients may expect bigger checks soon. Learn how much more you ...

A spokesperson for the SSA told Newsweek: "The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) has announced they will issue the September ...

Good news for millions of Americans. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has taken a historic step to streamline the ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxed, but a new "senior deduction" can cut taxes—unless your income is too ...

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on October 15, provided the government shutdown has ended. Social Security's Board of Trustees and The Senior ...