Up to 90% of retired workers rely on their Social Security income to cover at least some portion of their expenses. Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is doing something that hasn ...

When the federal government starts coming apart at its fiscal seams, Social Security will be the first thing to unravel. It is among the country’s largest financial challenges at over $50 trillion in ...

If you say the words "Social Security" in a crowded room, you might get some interesting reactions. And some of those reactions may be rooted in fear. There are rumors flying that Social Security is ...

These changes could determine your future benefit.

Retirees who claim Social Security at age 62 receive the smallest monthly payout, while those who claim at age 70 receive the largest. Last year, about a quarter of new retired-worker beneficiaries ...

Social Security takes your top 35 years of earnings into account in determining your average career earnings. However, when it comes to figuring your benefit, the formula doesn't treat every dollar of ...