The Social Security Administration assigns you a full retirement age (FRA) based on your birth year. It's 67 for most workers ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

For those approaching retirement, there are several steps to take before applying for Social Security benefits. Pre-retirees should be familiar with the benefit options available to them and ...

Divorced spouses can claim up to 50% of an ex's Social Security benefits. Learn more about the requirements for age, marriage duration, divorce period, and filing tips.

The Social Security wage base limit is the maximum amount of your income that's subject to the Social Security payroll tax each year. In 2026, the wage base limit is $184,500. So, if you earn $200,000 ...

These three strategies will help you boost your benefit, whether you're already claiming or haven't signed up yet.

The first round of December's disability payments will be dispersed Wednesday. Use your birthday to see when you'll get your ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

These are all the dates on which November payments are going out, as the SSA continues to send out Social Security checks for ...

While Americans can begin to apply for Social Security benefits when they turn 62, it may not be the best time to do so and ...

Fully 41 states -- plus the District of Columbia -- don't tax Social Security benefits. Here they are: That's a long list, ...