A 44% reduction in monthly income is highly consequential in retirement. According to the Urban Institute, early claims ...

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

When you file for Social Security, your spouse becomes eligible for payments known as spousal benefits. However, they won’t ...

In most cases, delaying Social Security benefits is a smart choice for retirees. While benefits can be claimed starting at 62 ...

Putting off a claim for Social Security means giving up some time when you could be receiving income. You'll need to calculate your break-even point to determine whether you're likely to live long ...

See how Social Security calculates the maximum $4,207 monthly benefit at age 67 in 2026, who can qualify for it, and how your own check compares in retirement.

The first wave of Social Security claims resulting from the Social Security Fairness Act signed into law on Jan. 5 has been processed and checks are being sent, the Social Security Administration (SSA ...

You don’t need to still be married to claim Social Security on an ex-spouse’s record. Time your filing right so your benefits provide the income you need throughout retirement. Are you ahead, or ...

The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to an 11-month high last week, suggesting some softening in the labor market, though claims tend to be volatile ...

The maximum weekly rate for unemployment benefits is scheduled to increase beginning Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, to $530, up from ...