Millions of Americans lack access to any type of retirement plan, hampering their ability to save for old age.

One big misconception about Social Security is that those monthly benefits will take the place of your preretirement paycheck ...

Social Security remains a critical pillar of retirement planning, but the way Americans should account for it changes ...

For millions of seniors, Social Security represents far more than just a government benefit. It's also their primary source of income in retirement. According to the latest data from the Social ...

As is always the case, putting some pencil to paper to create a clear comparison is much better than just trusting your gut.

When the Social Security Administration announces the annual cost-of-living adjustment each October, many retirees feel ...

Social Security beneficiaries will see their monthly payments increase 2.8% beginning in January 2026. For a retiree receiving the average benefit amount, that equals $56 more per month. “They won’t ...

According to the most recent Social Security Trustees Report, in eight years, Louisianans who rely on Social Security will be left stranded if Washington does nothing. On the 90 th anniversary of the ...

Social Security benefits change according to your past and present income, as well as the age at which you began claiming ...

A new report from the Urban Institute found more seniors were filing early for Social Security in 2025 compared to 2024 amid a looming shortfall that could see payments slashed by 20 percent. Social ...

Social Security payments will increase 2.8% in 2026 as a result of an annual cost-of-living adjustment. Much of the Social Security COLA will be absorbed by Medicare premium and deductible increases.