Major changes to Social Security taking effect this fall and into 2026 could reshape the nation’s retirement safety net, and experts warn that African Americans and other historically marginalized ...

Millions of married and divorced Americans are eligible for Social Security spousal benefits — but most never claim them.

The Social Security Administration offers a one-time payment of $255 to surviving spouses (or children). While the amount is ...

There's absolutely no debate as to whether you should take Social Security. Everyone should, at some point. But when you ...

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Many advanced countries also have higher Social Security taxes than ours - which totals 12.4%, split between worker and employer. According to the International Social Security Association, Austrian ...

You've probably heard that postponing Social Security until age 70 is the "smart" move. Here's why so few people plan to ...

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they can expect each month through the SSA's calculator.

The decision to delay Social Security benefits until age 70 is often hailed as the gold standard of retirement planning. For ...

In 2026, Social Security's earnings-test limit is rising from $23,400 to $24,480 for people who will be under full retirement ...

But it's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. You might assume that once you reach a certain ...

Concord, New Hampshire stands as living proof that retirement doesn’t require a fortune stashed away or a sudden windfall ...