Advocates say long waits, lost staff, and new online hurdles are shutting out older Americans who rely on in‑person support.

Retirees can earn up to $5,251 per month from Social Security in 2026. Here’s what it takes—and how to boost your benefit.

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

If you’ll be at least 62 years old in 2026, it means you’re eligible to sign up for Social Security. However, that doesn’t ...

The Social Security trust fund is facing a shortfall. That means benefits could be cut in 2032, not wiped out completely, but ...

Considering that Social Security is a large portion of many Americans' retirement income, it makes sense that people would ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

Without changes, the retirement program won’t be able to pay the full benefits that have been promised to retirees.

A friend told me about what he believes is a strange thing in the Social Security system. His wife reached her full ...

Almost half of U.S. adults between 55 and 66 don’t have any personal retirement savings — what are your options?

Social Security’s 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment arrived in January checks for America’s 71 million recipients, bringing the ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m ...