You must report the death to the Social Security Administration Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect ...

After months of speculation, the 2026 cost-of-living (COLA) increase announcement is finally here, and it's more than experts ...

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Some married couples can maximize Social Security benefits when the lower-earning spouse files for benefits first, even ...

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...

In the 1960s, Bob Dylan released an album called “The Times, They Are a-Changin’.” I seriously doubt that the troubadour was thinking about Social Security when he wrote those ballads. But I can tell ...

Thousands across Ireland could be eligible for a little known payment that could see them earning over €400 per year whilst ...