Key Points Full retirement age is when you can collect Social Security without a reduction. A change is happening in 2026 you ...

Earnings limits, benefit caps, and work credits are all shifting next year—and some changes affect people not even collecting ...

See the complete 2026 Social Security payment schedule, month by month. Learn how birthdates, SSI rules, and potential ...

Thinking about claiming your Social Security benefits? You need to know your 'full retirement age,' which affects the ...

A national survey shows that 90% of Americans plan to ignore this key piece of retirement money advice. Find out why and what ...

A new proposal would cap annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for top earnings beneficiaries, potentially ...

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

CPI-W stands for the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, one of the key inflation measures that tracks roughly 30% of the U.S. population. It's the measure that ...

Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation set for a final Senate vote in the coming days. The Social Security Fairness Act would end longtime ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tom Hager – “Mister Social Security” – offers expert advice from Ohio. I’ll admit, this topic can be confusing. First, let's start ...

Suspending your retirement benefits means exactly that – it involves requesting a temporary break from receiving your monthly payouts. But because it’s Social Security, there are certain rules that ...

Trump opposes Social Security benefit cuts, raising the full retirement age, and increasing payroll taxes. Some of his proposals could accelerate the timeline for Social Security running out of money.