New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount ...

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the max benefit.

Understanding how Social Security spousal benefits work is crucial for maximizing your family’s retirement income.

Social Security retirees can choose to claim benefits at different ages. When they decide to claim will impact how much in benefits they receive. There are other factors impacting how much they can ...

Changing your name on your Social Security card is crucial after marriage, divorce, or a legal name change. This process is ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who ...

The Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI-W) is used to calculate the annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Key CPI-W data needed to calculate the 2026 COLA will now ...

Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are part of the Social Security benefits program. A new report reveals a serious flaw in the COLA formula. Retirees have missed out on thousands of dollars because ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.