The table below shows the approximate average Social Security checks for retirees by age and gender in 2026. It is based on ...

Key Points Full retirement age rises to 67 in 2026 for anyone born in 1960 or later. Claiming at 62 instead of 67 cuts ...

Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...

A number of Social Security changes happening in 2026 will have a tangible impact on retirees — these are the five biggest that should be on your radar.

Here are the thresholds when taxes are charged on Social Security benefits in 2026: $25,000 for single filers to be taxed on ...

Retirement planner Dana Anspach explains why timing Social Security benefits requires more than rules of thumb or recent ...

Retirement is one of the most anticipated moments for many people, especially those who have spent most of their lives ...

What's the best age to claim Social Security benefits? There's actually a clear answer that's the right choice for most.

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

For much of the year, more Social Security beneficiaries focus on the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The COLA directly ...

Social Security payments are coming to Georgians in January, but there may have been some confusion regarding the first ...

Lawmakers want to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits and change how COLAs are calculated, but doing so would have ...