Change your mind about receiving Social Security? There's a window of time during which you can withdraw your claim.

Social Security plays a different role for each generation — here’s how people can factor benefits and future changes into ...

You're not necessarily stuck with a smaller monthly benefit for life.

See what a real Social Security-only retirement budget could look like in 2026, as well as whether you could truly live on ...

Jean and Edward Lewis of Texas retired on only Social Security income and have some regrets about it. Read on to find out why ...

It was never supposed to be your whole retirement plan.

Here's how much more you can earn this year without impacting your Social Security benefits.

Social Security payments for February 2026 are set to go out. See the full SSA and SSI payment schedule and what to do if your check is late.

Full retirement age is when you can collect Social Security without a reduction. A change is happening in 2026 you should know about. It’s important to claim benefits strategically for your retirement ...

Social Security checks will be sent out pretty much like normal in February, with one exception. Here's what to know about payment dates for 2026.

Critics warn Dave Ramsey's early-claiming Social Security advice can lead to lower lifetime benefits. Here's what experts say ...