One final limitation is that you cannot claim a spousal benefit until your partner has applied for checks. There is an ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks.

Based on multiple independent estimates, the 2026 COLA should make history by reaching or surpassing 2.5% for a fifth ...

Suze Orman and Dave Ramsey are two financial gurus who are trusted by many followers. Unsurprisingly, both have weighed in on ...

Social Security has started increasing the full retirement age for some age groups. See what age you are eligible to retire ...

Both of Colorado’s senators joined 27 other Democratic members of the senate to introduce the Keep Billionaires Out of Social ...

With the job uncertainty that often accompanies the loss of a job, one of the biggest concerns for older adults is how they will support themselves financially. Many wonder whether ...

Discover the 3 major ways the Trump administration plans to change Social Security by 2028—and what it could mean for your ...

A watchdog has warned the SNP Government about a £770m black hole in the country’s top disability benefit. Audit Scotland ...

When you apply for Social Security, you automatically apply for the greater of your benefit or half your spouse’s benefit.

Getting divorced not only involves an emotional change, but also a financial one. In the United States, divorce can affect ...

As of January 2025, the average Social Security retirement benefit is about $2,006.69 per month. The maximum benefit depends on when the recipient retires: up to $2,831 per month if they claim at age ...