3 things all retired couples should know about spousal Social Security benefits

If you check those three boxes, you're eligible to receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount (PIA), which ...

Social Security’s COLA is coming. Here’s how you can stretch your benefits the most.

The COLA announcement matters to about 68 million Social Security beneficiaries, especially the estimated 39% of retirees who ...

Social Security Benefit Cuts Could Be Just 7 Years Away -- Here's What It Would Take to Save It

Once the trust fund falls to zero, Social Security is only legally allowed to pay out as much in benefits as it brings in.

Social Security Benefits Aren't Enough to Live On. The 2026 Raise Won't Change That.

Social Security retirees are going to get a cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. Here's why benefits still won't be enough to ...

Social Security work rules are changing in 2026. Here's what you need to know.

Rules are changing. Here's what they're likely to look like next year, so you'll know exactly what to expect if you're ...

90% of Americans plan to skip the No. 1 piece of Social Security advice, study finds

Financial pros recommend waiting as long as possible to claim your Social Security benefits. Most Americans say they're ...

The 10 Most Costly Social Security Mistakes to Avoid

Want to maximize your Social Security check? Learn the 10 most common Social Security filing errors and the steps you need to ...
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Stop Social Security guessing: How to see your Social Security benefit estimate within minutes

How much money do you expect to collect when you start receiving Social Security retirement benefits? If you're like the vast ...
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Here's how much you need to earn for max Social Security benefits

To reach the maximum Social Security payout you generally need to earn at or above the program's taxable wage cap for 35 ...
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Here’s the Salary You Need To Make To Get the Maximum Social Security Benefit

Several factors affect your Social Security benefits, especially during the current unpredictable economic state, and your salary is just one of them. It’s important to note that your benefit amount ...
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How could a government shutdown affect Social Security recipients?

Even with a U.S. government shutdown beginning on Wednesday, Oct. 1, the 74 million Americans who collect Social Security will continue receiving their monthly checks, although some services could be ...