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Social Security rules changed this year—learn the four updates that could impact your benefits, retirement planning and monthly income.

A major Social Security update is coming this fall—find out what’s changing, why it matters and how it could actually benefit your retirement.

We ask financial experts for advice.

Think you know when to retire? Social Security’s ‘full retirement age’ might be misleading—here’s what it really means for your benefits.

Be aware that continuing to work after claiming could reduce the amount that you receive, particularly if you have not yet reached full retirement age.

Find out exactly when your Social Security check will arrive in September 2025—plus what to expect based on your birth date and payment schedule.

In a landmark move, President Donald Trump has ordered the end of paper Social Security checks by September 30, requiring more than half a million beneficiaries to switch to digital payment methods.

Retiring and claiming Social Security benefits is a major financial milestone, but it can also come with confusing rules, especially if you retire mid-year. One of the most important yet often...

Many Americans dream of living abroad, whether in retirement or for work. But if you receive Social Security benefits and frequently make overseas bank transfers, you might be risking more than just extra fees. Understanding how these international transactions affect your Social Security benefits can help you avoid costly mistakes.…

On Friday, Charles Borges, the Social Security Administration's chief data officer, resigned after filing a whistleblower complaint alleging security risks tied to the President Donald Trump administration-backed efforts to modernize the agency's data systems.

A $1,500 insurance payout shouldn't normally be a cause for worry. But for one Social Security Disability Insurance recipient, the check raised a serious question: Could it put their benefits at risk?