Beneficiaries who were born between the 1st and 10th day of their birth month are set to receive their monthly Social ...

The earnings-test limit is higher for people reaching full retirement age within the calendar year. In 2025, the higher limit ...

Each year, the SSA sets a "wage base limit," which is the maximum amount of your income that's subject to Social Security's ...

With holidays affecting payment schedules and a recent elimination of paper checks, many recipients are navigating a complex ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

The amount of a retiree’s Social Security payments is based on numerous factors, including that person’s previous earnings, ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

Learn exactly when your 2026 Social Security raise arrives, why some people get it earlier, and how to plan your budget by knowing your payment date.

Monthly payment dates vary based on birthdate, with SSI payments typically arriving on the first of each month and traditional benefits distributed on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays.

Field offices have long been community-based branches that serve as the public face of the SSA, which provide in-person help ...

Social Security's 2026 COLA is 2.8%, but a large number of older adults say it's not enough. Learn why benefits fall short of ...