When I retire, I plan to travel. I'll probably continue writing about money, markets, and investing because I love it, but ...

Social Security is going to provide a cost-of-living adjustment in 2026. Will all retirees get a benefits increase?

Applying early stunts your benefit for life. The longer you live, the more likely you are to run through your other savings, ...

Fifty percent of benefits may be taxable for single taxpayers with income between $25,000 to $34,000, and up to 85% of benefits could be taxable for single taxpayers with income above the $34,000 ...

If you're a solo retiree, use these seven strategies to grow your net Social Security, trim bills, and avoid costly Medicare and tax surprises.

The Social Security Administration runs on strict deadlines. Missing paperwork, failing to respond to requests for more ...

Social Security has delayed the 2026 COLA announcement due to the government shutdown. Disability and SSI payments are unaffected and will continue as scheduled.

While Social Security and Medicare benefits continue to be paid during the federal shutdown, and are in no danger of being ...

The shutdown delayed the Consumer Price Index report used to determine the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.

ANCHOR program payments were to begin rolling out Sept. 15. Learn when you can expect your check or if you are eligible to ...

The Social Security Administration penalizes you for every month you claim checks under your FRA. You lose 5/9 of 1% per ...