As of May 2025, over 55 million people receive Social Security retirement benefits, with most relying on them for most or all ...

Deciding when to start receiving Social Security benefits is crucial for retirement financial security. While you can begin ...

Overall, 52% of Americans say they worry a “great deal” about the Social Security system, up from 43% in 2024, according to Gallup. Among Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents, that figure ...

One of the best benefits of Social Security is that individuals can receive benefits based on their partner's work history, ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to tighten its controls, potentially suspending payments to beneficiaries who ...

Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...

Advisors Are Seeing It Firsthand Nathan Sebesta, owner of Access Wealth Strategies in Artesia, N.M., said discussions about taking Social Security early have become more frequent among his clients, ...

As of June 2025, the average monthly Social Security retirement payment stands at $1,950.27, translating to approximately $23,400 a year, according to the latest figures from the S ...

Millions of Americans rely on Social Security every month, and the SSA has now confirmed the exact dates for June 2025 ...

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average ...

Government agencies aren’t exactly known for being efficiently run. So you might encounter your share of delays when dealing ...

Officials emphasize that completing the Fairness Act claims quickly and accurately is a top priority—but for millions relying on Social Security, even short-term delays can be disruptive.