The Latest Breaking News from Social Security

Big changes come to Social Security every year, impacting everything from the size of your benefit check to your full retirement age. Here's what you need to know.

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Living on Social Security alone can be challenging, especially as the cost of living continues to rise. Many retirees find that their monthly checks don’t...

For most Americans, Social Security payments are the cornerstone of retirement income. Millions rely on these monthly checks to cover essentials like housing, food, and...

Retirement is a major milestone, but navigating the financial side can be tricky—especially for couples. Many people assume retirement payment structures are designed to offer security, but some couples end up surprised by how their benefits are calculated and distributed. These systems, often set up decades ago, may not reflect…

Living on Social Security alone is possible, but tough. Most retirees need extra income, but benefits average $2,005/month, covering only part of retirement costs.

Thirty years before today’s financial influencers started preaching about emergency funds and investment basics on TikTok, ordinary Americans were already sounding the alarm about the nation’s broken relationship with money. A revealing street interview from 1994, captured by documentary filmmaker David Hoffman on his YouTube channel, shows that the financial…

Retirement planning is never a simple task, but when you add stepchildren, multiple marriages, and complex family dynamics into the mix, the process can become far more challenging. Many people underestimate how blended families complicate retirement planning more than you think until they’re faced with tough decisions about assets, inheritance,…

Here are some common mistakes retirees make with their Social Security checks. Know them, so you can hopefully avoid them.

Retirement is a time when many people rethink their living arrangements. Maybe you want to be closer to family, enjoy a warmer climate, or find...

Retirees can benefit from Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill with smart tax strategies like updating withholding, Roth conversions and optimizing charitable giving.