Each year, the SSA sets a "wage base limit," which is the maximum amount of your income that's subject to Social Security's ...

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...

The amount of a retiree’s Social Security payments is based on numerous factors, including that person’s previous earnings, ...

With holidays affecting payment schedules and a recent elimination of paper checks, many recipients are navigating a complex ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Field offices have long been community-based branches that serve as the public face of the SSA, which provide in-person help ...

SSI recipients will receive two Social Security payments in December 2025 due to a calendar scheduling quirk that moves ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA is 2.8%, but a large number of older adults say it's not enough. Learn why benefits fall short of ...

You can claim Social Security starting at age 62. But you won't get your monthly benefits without a reduction unless you wait ...

Social Security payments will follow a normal schedule for December ahead of the 2.8% cost-of-living increase (COLA) starting ...

Social Security rules can be confusing for seniors, but it's important to know the basics to make informed choices.