The Social Security program undergoes a series of revisions each year to ensure benefit payments keep pace with inflation and wages. The latest round of revisions took effect in January, and a recent survey published by Nationwide Retirement Institute suggests some of the changes will surprise many Americans.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to distribute another round of payments this Monday, February 3 to eligible beneficiaries, but how do you know if you're due t

Nearly 72.88 million Americans rely on Social Security for monthly income. The vast majority, about 65.5 million, collect Social Security benefits. Another 4.88 million receive Supplemental

A 2.5% Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is the lowest increase to benefits since 2021. To increase those checks, retirees may consider two money moves.

Social Security cost-of-living adjustments, or COLAs, are designed to help retirees keep up with the rising cost of living over time. The COLA is calculated by using third quarter inflation data. One initial estimate is predicting a 2.

Baby Boomers are currently between the ages of 61 and 79. Many people within this age group are already receiving Social Security while a good number have yet to claim their benefits. For those who have retired,