A Social Security “war room,” threats to shut the agency, worker buyouts and a restraining order — here’s a timeline of what has taken place so far this year.

Learn how early retirement, delayed claiming, and lifetime earnings affect Social Security benefits. Discover strategies to maximize monthly income and survivor protection. Suspected shooter dead in ...

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Social Security program will pay out around $1.6 trillion in benefits to roughly 72 million beneficiaries this year. The bulk of these ...

As National 401(k) Day was celebrated last week on September 5, it’s the perfect time to reflect on one of the most important financial decisions any of us can make: saving for retirement. And one of ...

Many Americans consider the milestone of 65 years old to be ‘retirement age.’ While 65 years might represent retirement in the minds of many, that’s not the age when most are retiring now. And it’s ...

When it comes to collecting Social Security, “full retirement age” is a critical concept. Unfortunately, the term can be a bit misleading. Be Aware: Social Security Full Retirement Age Went Up This ...

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 ...

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The average retired worker who is 70 gets $2,148 per month in 2025. The average varies significantly depending on when the 70-year-old claimed benefits. The average person who waited until after full ...

Editor's Note: This story has been corrected to reflect that Olive Branch is also part of the Welcome Home Mississippi program. Looking for a great place to retire? Mississippi is friendly to retirees ...