Understanding how Social Security benefits work especially timing, work history, and spousal or survivor strategies can ...

According to The Senior Citizens League, two-thirds of older Americans count on their monthly Social Security checks for at least half their income. That means when and how benefits are claimed can ...

The SSA puts the average monthly Social Security retirement benefit before next year's 2.8% COLA at $2,015 per month. Once that COLA takes effect, the average retiree benefit is expected to rise to $2 ...

Social Security benefits are increasing in 2026. That’s good news for retirees. However, it’s important for seniors to ...

If you're building a retirement plan and expect to rely on Social Security, it's essential to understand how to maximize your benefit rather than simply claim it. The recent 2025 Social Security ...