Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

Looking a bit further back, Social Security's 2.8% raise ties for the ninth-largest year-over-year increase since this ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.

If you were born in 1955, congratulations! You are the same age as Kris Jenner, Bill Gates and Whoopi Goldberg! You are also ...

If you file for Social Security at 62 with a full retirement age of 67, you'll slash your monthly benefits by 30% -- for life ...

Liz Weston, Certified Financial Planner, is a personal finance columnist for NerdWallet. Questions may be sent to her at 3940 ...

Spousal benefit questions are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social Security. Understanding how these ...

In 2026, the wage base limit is $184,500, up from $176,100 in 2025. To be eligible for the maximum benefit, you'll need to ...

Most people who receive Social Security retirement benefits will see their monthly payments in November 2025 as usual — with checks and direct deposits distributed according to the Social Security ...