Below, we'll dive into what factors play a role in determining your Social Security payment and what you can do to maximize your monthly payment before you apply. If you're curious about how ...

Regular Social Security retirement benefits are being sent out on the SSA’s schedule, with the first May payment arriving a bit later than usual: Supplemental Security Income provides monthly ...

The third round of Social Security Disability Insurance payments for June is due in a couple of days. We'll tell you when to expect yours and give you the full payment schedule for the rest of the ...

Some 450,000 Americans aged 62 and older are in default on their student loans, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau ...

T he Social Security Administration has announced significant changes to the retirement age, which will take effect starting ...

Still, a handful of people are collecting surprisingly sizable Social Security benefits. This year's maximum monthly payment stands at a solid $5,108, versus a much more modest average of $1,976 ...

The Department of Education and Treasury Department began issuing notices in May warning approximately 195,000 Social ...

President Trump temporarily halts Social Security cuts for defaulted student loans after public outcry. Here's what ...

Everyone can start receiving reduced Social Security benefits as early as age 62. However, waiting until full retirement age results in a larger monthly payment. That age has gradually increased ...

The Department of Education says it paused the garnishment of Social Security benefits among defaulted loan borrowers, with ...

The average Social Security payment for retired workers reached $2,000 for the first time ever, according to a report ...