When you file is one of the biggest levers you control. File at 62, and you lock in a permanently smaller check. Wait until ...

The 2026 Social Security COLA will raise average spousal benefits by about $25 a month. Learn how this 2.8% boost can affect ...

When you hear about Social Security benefits, you're usually hearing about the retired worker benefits available to seniors ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) announced that Social Security benefits, including Old-Age, Survivors, and ...

Social Security increase 2026 is officially locked in — and the new payment numbers are bigger than expected. A 2.8% COLA ...

Waiting to claim benefits might not be the best way for you to get the most from Social Security. Determining the best time to claim Social Security can be a tough task for many retirees.

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Explore how Trump's tariffs could affect Social Security checks in 2026, how COLA and inflation interact, and steps to ...

When you lose a spouse, whether that be through death or divorce, Social Security can replace much of the income you counted on. In fact, survivor benefits account for about 8.3% of all Social ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

Social Security survivor benefits have different rules than spousal benefits, and both work differently from the retirement ...