Many Americans are ditching their checkbooks these days, with only 61 percent reportedly having written one in 2024. Now, the ...

Your local Social Security office is going appointment-only while benefits see a modest 2.5% boost this year. Working ...

Some Social Security beneficiaries may notice smaller checks beginning in July. What to know about the new repayment policy.

The change marks a major improvement in customer service, allowing beneficiaries and applicants to manage their Social ...

Representative payees are responsible for assisting those incapable of managing their Social Security funds. Here's what to know.

The Social Security Administration is transitioning away from paper checks this year, only allowing electronic payments for ...

One of the most important things to know about your Social Security benefits is that the longer you wait to start collecting them (up to age 70), the bigger they'll become. Theref ...

Spousal benefits allow you to receive as much as 50% of your spouse's monthly benefit. Claiming spousal benefits before your full retirement age will reduce your monthly benefit amount. The Social ...

A strategic approach to Social Security claiming is gaining popularity among older Americans. Northwestern Mutual's 2025 ...

This list of states that tax Social Security benefits has been shrinking. As of 2016, for example, 13 states taxed Social Security.

The maximum Social Security benefit someone can claim in 2025 is $5,108 per month. The average retired worker gets about $2,000 per month from Social Security, as of the latest data. The maximum ...

A recent report finds that Social Security covers only about 30% of retirees’ expenses on average in the largest U.S. cities.