In 2026, Social Security benefits got a 2.8% COLA. Based on recent inflation readings, the Senior Citizen League, an advocacy group, projects that Social Security benefits will get a 2.5% COLA in 2027 ...

The Social Security earnings test can reduce benefits for working retirees, but understanding the rules and planning ahead ...

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the ...

Social Security was originally designed to be a supplemental form of retirement income. Under the three-legged stool model, ...

The average Social Security benefit as of January 2026 is around $2,071 per month. Boosting your income today and staying in ...

Second, after living in the U.S. for 33 years, my wife moved to Mexico this past June. I stayed in the U.S. because of work, but I visit her every three months. Once I retire at 62, I plan to move to ...

This research reinforces a simple but often overlooked point: When the higher earner delays Social Security, the payoff is not just a bigger check later. It is a lower risk of poverty, greater income ...

Gen X retirees say they misunderstood Social Security advice. Learn which claims, fears, and rules led to smaller checks and fewer options in retirement.

Explore what upper-middle-class retirees wish they knew about investment accounts, Social Security benefits, and retirement planning before quitting work.

When planning for retirement, Social Security isn’t just another item on your financial checklist. For women especially, it’s ...

KEY TAKEAWAYS Social Security payments are typically distributed on the same schedule each month, based on the beneficiary's ...

Annual adjustments to retirement benefits, FEHB costs, Social Security rules and TSP limits are now taking effect.