When you retire, you are most likely going to need Social Security to help you make ends meet. These benefits are important to seniors because they provide not just a guaranteed income but also one ...

Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income — but when should you start collecting them? It’s a big decision, so you’ll want to consider ...

The date your February Social Security benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the ...

This little-known restricted application rule can significantly boost retirement income for surviving spouses.

The Social Security Fairness Act increased benefits to millions more retirees, including some who never claimed them.

In February 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to distribute payments to millions of Americans, including ...

Though Congress acted on a bipartisan basis last year to pass legislation ending two controversial tax provisions that ...

A child’s benefits can only begin once their parent has begun receiving retirement benefits. If a parent claims Social ...

The study highlights the profound mental health toll of spousal loss, showing a sharp rise in medication use among survivors, ...

The Social Security Administration has announced that the amount of earnings subject to taxes will increase in 2025. An ...

In 2025, children of a deceased parent who were covered under Social Security may be eligible for survivor benefits. These ...