Social Security recently reached an important milestone: In May 2025, average benefits climbed to over $2,000 per month for the first time. That means the typical senior can expect around $24,000 in ...

The SSA confirmed that beneficiaries and my Social Security account holders will not be required to visit a field office.

Trying to keep up with changes can be a lot to digest, but focusing on the most impactful can help you stay informed without being overwhelmed.

Supplemental Security Income payments are typically distributed at the start of every month to beneficiaries with limited income who are either blind, age 65 and older, or have a qualifying disability ...

Many Social Security recipients are holding out hope for the new year, though, and banking on a larger COLA for 2026. So far, ...

MILLIONS receiving benefits are in line for one-off boosts to help ease the pain on budgets at certain pressure points over ...

You don't have to do anything to get the government to acknowledge your more recent work history. The Social Security ...

Withholding occurs when the SSA retains part of a monthly benefit payment until the overpayment debt is fully repaid.

Some Social Security recipients will get two payments in August 2025. Here’s the full schedule, why it’s happening, and how ...

Locking in guaranteed payments early can be appealing, but retirees should carefully consider the long-term impact.

To that end, the Social Security Administration (SSA) is going after overpayments more aggressively. In March, it announced ...

Key Points History points to a likelihood of a higher COLA following two consecutive years of declines.However, past ...