Trying to keep up with changes can be a lot to digest, but focusing on the most impactful can help you stay informed without ...

In 2025, Social Security undergoes significant changes that could affect your financial planning. With average monthly ...

In 2025, the max Social Security benefit may hit $5,108/month—but it’s tough to qualify. Knowing the rules and planning ahead ...

I am writing to you on behalf of my husband. His intentions are to go part time as of January 1, 2026, working 30 hours a week and take Social Security benefits as supplemental income. How can we ...

Getty Images For many Americans, Social Security is a financial lifeline during retirement, but it's also one that pays out higher amounts if you can wait longer to claim it.

American seniors are frustrated with how Social Security adjusts for inflation, and they want change. A new report from The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) shows a clear demand among retirees to ...

Social Security COLA up to 2.7%, but Medicare Part B hikes may eat up extra benefits By Brandi D. Addison, Austin American-Statesman July 19, 2025 ...

The Social Security Administration's Thousand Oaks, Calif. office on Monday, April 21, 2025. Mike Snider is a reporter on USA TODAY’s Trending team.

Key Points Many Social Security recipients are hoping for a generous cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. Recent inflation data indicates that next year's raise may be larger than this year's.

Since the act became law on Jan. 5, 2025, the agency has received more than 278,000 new claims from people with pensions from work not covered by Social Security and has processed 92% of these ...

Key Points The One, Big, Beautiful Bill is now law, and it includes changes to Social Security. Older adults are set to receive a large tax break, saving many seniors thousands of dollars per year.

You can also delay Social Security beyond FRA and your checks will continue to increase until you qualify for your maximum benefit at age 70. Here's how that plays out for someone with an FRA of 67: ...