Aug. 28, 2026
The Social Security Administration distributes retirement, survivor and disability benefits to millions of Americans each month. Because payments are spread across several dates, the day
Aug. 27, 2026
Social Security’s 2027 cost-of-living adjustment is currently estimated at 3.6%, according to the Senior Citizens League and other analysts tracking recent inflation data. The estimate
Aug. 24, 2026
Social Security payments in April 2025 followed a schedule based on the type of benefit and, for many recipients, the beneficiary’s date of birth. The
Aug. 23, 2026
Social Security’s retirement trust fund is projected to reach depletion in late 2032, according to the Social Security Administration’s 2026 trustees report released in June.
Aug. 23, 2026
Social Security can seem complicated, but the basic calculation rests on a few important building blocks. Your highest-earning years, wage adjustments, Social Security’s bend points,
Aug. 20, 2026
Turning 60 puts retirement firmly on the horizon. You still have time before you can claim your own Social Security retirement benefits, but the choices
Aug. 19, 2026
Choosing when to claim Social Security can have a lasting effect on retirement income. While eligible Americans can generally begin collecting benefits at 62, starting
Aug. 18, 2026
Social Security’s long-term funding outlook has raised concerns for retirees and workers planning for retirement. Under current projections, beneficiaries could face a substantial reduction in
Aug. 12, 2026
More than one-quarter of Americans who first claimed Social Security in 2024 started receiving benefits at age 62, the earliest age generally available for retirement
Jul. 30, 2026
Retirement planning involves many important decisions, and one of the biggest is choosing when to claim Social Security benefits. While you can begin collecting benefits
Jul. 22, 2026
Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the biggest financial decisions retirees make. Claim too early, and you’ll receive smaller monthly payments for
Jul. 11, 2026
For many retirees, Social Security provides a steady source of monthly income, but it is rarely designed to cover every retirement expense. Following the 2026
