While surveys show Americans worry Social Security will run out of money, benefits will continue, one economist says.

You may not be able to predict exactly how long you'll live, but it's a good idea to plan for a longer-than-expected life.

Strategic gold investments can help retirees offset the impact of inflation on their Social Security. Here's how.

Age 62 is the earliest point to claim Social Security. Filing then will result in reduced monthly benefits. It's not necessarily a mistake to file that early, though. It's not necessarily a bad idea, ...

In 2025, Social Security Administration employees were suddenly faced with a heavier workload. Here's how that can impact you when you need help.

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By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...

Squeezing the most money out of Social Security is about doing the right things: working hard, paying Social Security taxes ...

Dear Savvy Senior: How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the years but spent most of her time as a homemaker. What is ...

The Social Security Administration's 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026 is now in effect, bringing the average retiree’s monthly benefit from $1,959 to about $2,013 — a roughly $55 boost ...

I continually remind my readers that they shouldn't worry too much when they read or hear reports of Social Security's imminent collapse. Once Congress works up the nerve to deal with the issue (and ...