Social Security is going to be changing in important ways in 2026. Here are three big changes you need to start getting ready ...

As a final thought, Social Security benefits are based on two major factors: (1) the age at which you claim benefits, and (2) ...

If you're eligible for Social Security benefits in retirement, there are a number of different filing ages you can choose ...

Paper checks will be halted for Social Security by September 30. Here’s who must switch and how to stay eligible.

The change will primarily affect a small group of beneficiaries who have not made the switch to electronic payment methods ...

Phone calls to local Social Security offices are currently being rerouted to other field offices — often to staff who don't ...

The Trump administration will soon suspend paper Social Security checks in a move toward modernizing federal payments. As of ...

Less than 1% of beneficiaries still receive paper checks, which cost 50 cents each compared to 15 cents for electronic ...

The Consumer Price Index (CPI) tracks a basket of goods, as measured by government officials. The corresponding price ...

A study found that people whose Social Security numbers are leaked through data breaches are far likelier to be targeted by ...

The latest forecast for social security’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) suggests that monthly benefits for retirees ...