According to The Senior Citizens League, two-thirds of older Americans count on their monthly Social Security checks for at least half their income. That means when and how benefits are claimed can ...

If you check those three boxes, you're eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount (PIA), which is the monthly benefit they'd receive by claiming benefits at their full ...

The earliest you can file for spousal benefits is at age 62. You could qualify for benefits equal to 50% of your spouse's amount. If you're divorced, you may still qualify for benefits based on an ...

Widowed or divorced? Learn how to claim the right Social Security benefit for you and boost your retirement income with some ...

If you're looking to file for Social Security spousal benefits, you must understand how they work. You should know that you ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

For U.S. military veterans who have been awarded a 100% disability rating by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the monthly compensation is meant to reflect the impact of tot ...

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment on Oct. 24 even if the government shutdown is still in effect. Social Security's 2026 COLA is likely to be 2.7% or 2 ...