There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security for monthly income. There are a couple of factors ...

As of May 2025, over 55 million people receive Social Security retirement benefits, with most relying on them for most or all ...

The Scottish Government’s devolved version of the winter fuel payment will match the value of the UK benefit, John Swinney has announced. Chancellor Rachel Reeves confirmed last week that the payment ...

The second round of June’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will be distributed in two days. Here is all you need to know about June’s ...

You’d have more hidden wealth if you lived in Norway, where the the typical worker retires with more than $510,000 in public ...

Janice’s husband died suddenly last year after having a stroke. The couple were a few years away from retirement. Janice, 62, ...

Each year, members of the National Alliance for Children’s Grief (NACG) gather to discuss strategies to help America’s ...

Overall, 52% of Americans say they worry a “great deal” about the Social Security system, up from 43% in 2024, according to ...

Social Security checks averaging $2,000 will be sent Wednesday, June 18. Here’s who qualifies, when payments arrive, and what to expect for July’s $967 direct deposit.

That means retirees must stretch their Social Security as much as possible. It would help not to have to pay state taxes on your benefits. Fortunately, 41 states don't tax Social Security. Knowing ...

Here's the average Social Security benefit for people age 65. Waiting longer to claim benefits, even past retirement age, can ...

Social Security retirement claims tend to follow a seasonal pattern each year, and they increase over time with the aging of ...