Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez Key Takeaways Social Security is expected to pay out reduced—but not eliminated—benefits if ...

The Social Security Administration will continue distributing disability and SSI payments, but some services are unavailable ...

Social Security benefits are likely to get a historic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026, but the program will undergo ...

Trump is proposing to remove age as a factor in disability determinations. That could cost 750,000 Americans their benefits ...

Patience can work in your favor when it comes to the size of your Social Security benefits as well -- the longer you wait to ...

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

Research conducted by AARP in September 2025 shows that older adults feel the projected nearly 3% COLA for 2026 is ...

Abacus Global Management reports increased lifespans are straining retirement security, highlighting a growing savings gap ...

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 working and collecting benefits.

Social Security changes take effect in early 2026, including a higher full retirement age, a new COLA, and increased wage ...

See what 2025 data reveals for 80-year-olds, how Social Security calculates benefits, and the key factors that can increase ...

A new poll of non-retirees in the U.S. has delivered striking results on Americans’ plans for claiming Social Security ...