Getting extra money from Social Security might sound great to you, but a lot depends on the circumstances. If the extra money ...

Some could improve your life, and others could lead to new headaches. But they're still worth keeping in the back of your ...

One claiming age within the traditional initial collection range of 62 through 70 offers retired workers the highest ...

If you're currently receiving Social Security or will be receiving it soon, make sure you're aware of the following changes ...

In January, the average retired-worker benefit check totaled $1,978.77. This means TSCL's updated COLA forecast implies a monthly increase of $45.51 in retired-worker benefits for 2026. It would also ...

I recently did a couple of media interviews. One was a podcast and the other was a radio show. The hosts of both media ...

Maximizing your Social Security benefit is extremely beneficial to your retirement, and the amount that you receive is not ...

Some taxpayers in California might get a $1,400 stimulus check soon, but it depends on 2021 tax returns. Here's what we know ...

The big Social Security change happening in 2026 is a change to the full retirement age (FRA). FRA is the age you can claim ...

For SSI, the amount a beneficiary receives varies based on factors like income, type of disability, and how many people live in the claimants household. The maximum available for a single person for ...

For example, March 3 of last year fell on a weekend ... an executive order from the White House has ended the use of paper Social Security checks, with the change taking place on Sep 30, 2025.