Eligible minors can collect Social Security benefits based on their parents' work records but it's subject to many rules. Find out if your child qualifies.

It's hard to plan when you're not sure what's happening next. How President Donald Trump's changes to Social Security are ...

If you happened to have been overpaid by the Social Security Administration (SSA), your check may soon be a bit smaller.

As couples approach retirement age, Social Security benefits can raise plenty of questions — especially when there's a big ...

Those who get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will receive their July 2025 payment Tuesday, July 1. The Social Security ...

Therefore, your spousal benefit depends on a few factors, including how much your spouse's full Social Security retirement benefit will be and your age when you apply for benefits. According to the ...

Veronique De Rugy Creators Syndicate Considering recent news, you may have missed that the 2025 trustees reports for Social Security and Medicare are out. Once again, they confirm what we’ve known for ...

Choosing early retirement in the U.S. offers more leisure time but comes with significant reductions and conditions.

Rule of Social Security' holds that it's best to be like Ike — Eisenhower, that is. The five-star General knew a thing or two ...

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 ...

There are four types of Social Security benefits you can apply for. Learn what documents you’ll need and how to apply for each kind in person or online.

Waiting as long as you can to claim benefits makes sense. There's a case to be made, however, for claiming Social Security ...