The maximum Social Security check has never looked better than it does in 2026. The richest beneficiaries are now taking home ...

Spousal benefits are available to current spouses and some ex-spouses of qualifying workers. Claiming early can reduce your spousal benefit by up to 35%. You'll only get a spousal benefit if it's ...

While the Social Security Administration (SSA) has streamlined the application, having all your information ready beforehand can prevent delays and ensure a smooth process. A little preparation will ...

Millions of couples can use spousal benefits to boost their budgets in retirement.

Dear Liz: I’m 59. In 8 years, I will qualify for an average Social Security income. I have no retirement saved and am not a homeowner but I have been blessed with a modest inheritance. What financial ...

Waiting until age 70 to collect Social Security benefits provides the highest possible monthly payments as this is when delayed retirement credits stop accumulating. But does this strategy suit ...

The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped.

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment ...

If you’re living in Arizona and can no longer work due to a disability, you’ve probably heard about Social Security disability benefits. But here’s the thing that trips people up: there are actually ...