Approaching retirement? You'll get more out of your Social Security benefits in some states than others. Find out how far Social Security goes in your state.

By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

Part of retirement planning includes knowing how much you stand to get from Social Security, and how that may or may not be taxed depending on where you live.

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

America has crossed a fiscal line that will be hard to uncross. With the national debt now around $38 trillion and still climbing, the federal government is entering an era in which paying more than ...

Other states where the average retiree receives the biggest Social Security checks in 2024 were determined to be New Jersey ($2,190.05), New Hampshire ($2,183.82), Delaware ($2,170.63) and Maryland ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. State Board asks DMV for full Social Security numbers to improve voter matching. Board seeks data to enable DHS partnership that will ...

Under a new bill that just passed, Americans will be able to get a new Social Security number if they’re under age 14 and had their card stolen. The law was introduced in September and passed the ...

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...

Scammers love to impersonate government and law enforcement officials, from the FBI to the U.S. Marshals Service to Medicare and other health insurance programs. There's a good reason for this: Most ...