Social Security's rules are quietly shifting again in 2026, and this time the change is permanent. The full retirement age is reaching its final scheduled reset, and that tweak will ripple through how ...

For people reaching retirement age in 2026, the earnings test limit increased from $62,160 to $65,160. The limit only applies ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

Social Security benefits in 2026 will increase by 2.8%. Maximum payments vary by retirement age, with $5,181 for age 70.

Monthly payments to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries are set to increase. The Social Security Administration said Friday that benefits will go up 2.8% in 2026. The change ...

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74.7 million Americans. How far does the average check actually go? Most retirees collect about $1,959 a month from Social Security as of ...

Many people believe that once they reach retirement age, they can simply claim their Social Security benefits. And while that is technically true, there’s a whole qualification process involving ...

It requires high earnings for many years, plus a delayed filing. If you don't qualify for the maximum monthly benefit, focus on boosting your savings as best as you can. You're not doomed if your ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. This article explains the many Social Security benefits ...

Most seniors won't come close to getting that benefit. If you can't get Social Security's maximum benefit, save enough to make up for that. Knowing the formula might help -- or not. You'll often hear ...