By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

The 2.8% COLA for 2026 is here. We break down the average payment increases for retirees, disabled workers, and survivors to help you budget for the new year.

Some confusion has surfaced as Supplemental Security Income (SSI) recipients will not receive a payment during the month of ...

Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in ...

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month with the SSA’s calculator.