By that math, your typical American man would be smart to claim Social Security at age 62, the first year of his eligibility.

Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

One of the biggest financial decisions you will make as a retiree is when to start claiming Social Security benefits. You can claim them as early as age 62, but the earlier you claim them, the lower ...

Living on Social Security can require sticking to a tight budget, but you also have to get around. If you’re still driving and not located in an area with reliable public transportation, you need a ...

Social Security is getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. If living costs increase, that raise could be rendered useless. Social Security COLAs have a history of disappointing ...

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on October 15, provided the government shutdown has ended. Social Security's Board of Trustees and The Senior ...

The earliest you can claim your Social Security benefits is 62, but that doesn’t mean that other Social Security benefits aren’t available to someone who’s 60. Those include survivor benefits, which ...

Can you retire abroad and still receive Social Security? For U.S. citizens, the answer is usually yes. Learn the rules, ...

The last Social Security benefit of 2025 will be dispersed this week, and January's SSI check comes next week. Learn how the holidays will impact payment schedules.