When a Social Security statement shows incorrect income, it can cause confusion and concern about how benefits may be affected. One woman recently posted on Reddit's r/SocialSecurity forum: "My ...

Social Security and SSI payments will continue during the government shutdown as they are mandated by law. A 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment will increase Social Security and SSI payments starting in ...

Millions of Americans glance at their annual Social Security statement and focus only on the projected monthly benefit. But ignoring the details in your earnings history could be one of the most ...

More than half of U.S. adults rely on Social Security so much that missing even half of a monthly payment could ruin them financially, according to a 2025 survey from the Nationwide Retirement ...

The Social Security Administration rewards patience. You can start claiming benefits as early as age 62, but you’ll receive less if you begin before your full retirement age. Full retirement age is ...

The majority of Americans depend heavily on Social Security in retirement. Knowing your benefit amount is the first step toward planning a comfortable retirement. Your age can also affect your ...

Your work history affects your Social Security benefits. You need to check your work history before the end of 2025. There are two critical reasons to check your work history before the year is over.

A scam involving emails that appear to be from SSA and include a link to download their Social Security statement have been ...

Waiting to claim Social Security until age 70 can add more to your monthly payments, but it doesn't always pay off over time.

The amount of money Social Security pays you each month in retirement will hinge on your personal earnings history. Social ...