See how Social Security calculates the maximum $4,207 monthly benefit at age 67 in 2026, who can qualify for it, and how your ...

Your spouse is eligible to receive $2,000 in Social Security retirement benefits when they reach FRA. Your maximum Social ...

Earnings limits, benefit caps, and work credits are all shifting next year—and some changes affect people not even collecting ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

In most cases, delaying Social Security benefits is a smart choice for retirees. While benefits can be claimed starting at 62 ...

A new proposal would cap annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for top earnings beneficiaries, potentially ...

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

Even though you'll face a reduction, filing early might work to your advantage. There are certain financial decisions in the context of retirement that are pretty easy to make. For example, the ...

The federal government is scheduled to shut down on Wednesday if lawmakers do not pass a continuing resolution to keep the government funded. But what happens to benefit payments like Social Security, ...