Kailey Hagen, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool retirement analyst covering Social Security, Medicare, and retirement planning. Before The Motley Fool, Kailey was a research analyst for Reviews.com ...

The average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $2,005 in June 2025. That figure would increase to $2,059 in the ...

Bureau of Labor Statistics employees are returning to work so it can release its September Consumer Price Index on Oct. 24.

Social Security benefits are set to rise in 2026. The SSA predicts a 2.7% COLA increase. Retirees and beneficiaries can ...

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

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74 million Americans — but how far does the average check actually go? Here’s a breakdown of average Social Security benefits by age and ...

More than 74.5 million people receive Social Security benefits, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Many of them rely on Social Security for their financial well-being. For some ...

Social Security beneficiaries are expected to receive a cost-of-living adjustment next year. Find out how much it could be ...