Where do retirees receive the biggest Social Security checks? We break down the average monthly payment for all 50 states and D.C. based on the latest data.

Some people stop working the moment they retire, but many choose to keep a foot in the workforce. A part-time job or small business can offer meaningful advantages. For one thing, the extra income can ...

More Americans now work while collecting Social Security, creating a phased retirement shaped by rising costs, longer life spans, and multigenerational responsibilities. The changing architecture of ...

The debate over long-term Social Security solvency intensifies, fueling proposals to delay full retirement benefits by three ...

Retirees become eligible to claim Social Security benefits at age 62, but the timing of when you claim can drastically impact ...

Larry Ellison likely receives $5,000-$5,300 monthly in Social Security—the maximum. His $300-billion wealth doesn't matter; ...

Social Security benefits are set for a meaningful bump in 2026, and the exact size of that raise is now locked in. The ...

The new year will bring a Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8%, a slight step up from the 2.5% increase beneficiaries received in 2025. It also marks the first time since the 90s ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

A new proposal would cap annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for top earnings beneficiaries, potentially ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Social Security benefits are increasing in 2026. That’s good news for retirees. However, it’s important for seniors to ...