If you aren't maximizing your Social Security check, you can make changes that will impact your retirement security.

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. The Social Security Administration’s yearly distribution schedules ...

Social Security benefits are not taxed in most states, but for 2026, eight states still tax Social Security benefits. (That's ...

Married and divorced spouses can sometimes be entitled to extra Social Security benefits. There are some strict requirements to qualify for this type of Social Security. In some cases, you may lose ...