The 2026 Social Security maximum benefit hits a record $5,251 monthly. This massive jump follows a 2.8% COLA increase. High ...

In the coming days, the Social Security Administration is set to send its latest round of benefits payments for January 2026.

Payment dates are staggered throughout the month for Social Security recipients, with most being paid according to their ...

Retire early and cash in while you can — or wait and score a bigger monthly check? That's the divide between two financial ...

Understand your Full Retirement Age (FRA) for 2026 and how claiming Social Security early, at FRA, or late will permanently ...

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

Social Security reaches a historic turning point in 2026 as the Full Retirement Age (FRA) hits 67 for the first time. This ...

To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...

Given that most people's FRA is now 67, it's a good idea for retirees to understand how much the average check at that age is ...