The Social Security Administration (SSA) has announced a significant adjustment to the value of work credits starting in 2026 ...

Many people believe that once they reach retirement age, they can simply claim their Social Security benefits. And while that ...

In November 2025, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will distribute payments to specific groups of beneficiaries on a ...

If you look at the research, there's one clear age when you should claim Social Security if you want to maximize your ...

But COLAs aren't the only Social Security change that tends to arrive each year. There's another big change Social Security commonly undergoes that affects working Americans, and 2026 is no exception.

Social Security payment schedule and 2.8% COLA for 2026. See who gets paid this week and the new maximum monthly benefits for ...

A big change is coming to Social Security next year, but it is not a change that will repeat again in the future unless lawmakers change the rules.

Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to clarify how many Social Security beneficiaries currently receive paper payments. (NEXSTAR) — You may be in line to receive a benefits check from the ...

Social Security works essentially as a safety net to help keep older adults and other vulnerable individuals out of poverty. While President Trump has said he won’t cut Social Security, the Department ...

Amid a federal government shutdown, the Social Security Administration will distribute checks up to $5,108 this week.

Social Security is funded by payroll taxes paid by workers. But only wages up to a certain amount are taxed — in 2025, that ...