Applying early will shrink your checks by up to 30%, depending on how soon you do it. That can cost you tens of thousands of dollars in lost benefits.

The latest Social Security Trustees report has the OASI trust fund running out in 2033. At that point, the Trustees think ...

Social Security changes in 2026 include a COLA increase, higher retirement age, and tax changes tied to Trump’s new law.

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is projected to be higher next year, but it still might not be enough for many older Americans to live off.

The second wave of Social Security payments go out Wednesday. Those who receive SSI benefits will get two checks in August ...

The projected 2026 COLA increase is now 2.7%—up from 2.4%, the lowest in years. Here’s how the change affects retiree ...

It's also worth noting that lawmakers may be able to implement changes that prevent Social Security cuts completely, or at ...

Checks for Aug. 20 arrive today for recipients born 11th-20th. The SSA is cutting some benefits to reclaim overpayments.

"The Social Security Administration continues to report the good news of improved response times by phone and greater utilization of online services," Drew Powers, the founder of Illinois-based Powers ...

Two new surveys reveal broad misconceptions about how the Social Security program works, and where the money goes.

TSCL recently conducted a survey that found nearly two-thirds of seniors weren't satisfied with the amount of their monthly ...