When you work and collect Social Security benefits before your FRA, you are subject to the Retirement Earning Test that could ...

In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and am not a homeowner but I ...

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 ...

This month's first round of disability payments will be dispersed this week. Here's how your date of birth determines when you get your check.

If you're thinking of filing at 65, confirm your FRA, compare payouts at different ages, fix your earnings record, and plan ...

The SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an ...

For many years, Social Security had allowed Americans to take their full retirement benefits at the age of 65. However, starting in 1983, Congress increased the full retirement age from 65 to 67, ...

Retirement can be challenging, even more so for stay-at-home parents who perform unpaid caregiving work while their spouses work outside the home. In August 2025, retired workers received an average ...