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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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Test your basic knowledge of filing for Social Security benefits in our 10 question quick quiz.

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 ...

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 ...
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Social Security workers say the shutdown has them unable to help with benefit letters

Employees at Social Security field offices say the government shutdown has left them unable to carry out an important service: help recipients... Employees at Social Security field offices say the ...
The Motley Fool

Social Security Commissioner: "Everything's Being Considered" to Avoid a 24% Benefit Cut

Social Security is less than a decade away from insolvency, which could lead to a 24% benefit cut. The Social Security Commissioner indicated that all options were on the table before ruling out the ...
The News Journal

What will happen to Social Security checks, benefits, programs during government shutdown

The United States government officially shut down on Oct. 1. If you’re wondering what that means for Social Security Administration programs and services, here’s what you need to know. Social Security ...
The Patriot Ledger

Will Social Security payments be impacted by the shutdown? What about SNAP benefits?

You will continue to receive key benefits like Social Security and assistance from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program during the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1. This is because ...