The maximum Social Security benefit isn't about working harder—it's about earning more, for longer. Here's what it takes and ...

Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn ...

Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn today.

The 2026 COLA isn’t likely to be life-changing for current beneficiaries. In fact, most people think this COLA isn’t enough ...

Unlocking the maximum Social Security benefit is possible, but it requires decades of high earnings and strategic timing.

Lawmakers advance bipartisan efforts to simplify Social Security rules, signaling potential changes in how Americans plan ...

For much of 2025, seniors on Social Security had one big question: What would their 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) amount to? It’s an understandable question. Among Social Security recipients ...

Social Security Disability Insurance benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White ...

Starting in 2026, Social Security will allow for its largest possible monthly retirement benefit yet. In theory, a retiree ...

In your 70s, it's time to put your retirement plan into action. Here are some tips on how to maximize your success.

American heads of households younger than 35 now have a median net worth of about $39,000 and an average net worth of more than $183,000. Those over age 75 have a median net worth of roughly $335,000 ...