Here’s a look at the current average Social Security payment for different types of recipients — and what it would be after a ...

Social Security includes survivor benefits that support your loved ones after your death. Knowing who qualifies helps you plan and protect your family’s future.

A letter about reduced spousal Social Security benefits may seem concerning, but for those who are ‘doubly eligible,’ it ...

The Social Security Administration will determine which is the best of your options and grant you that one. Spousal benefits can be as much as one-half of the person of record's primary insurance ...

Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

When it comes to Social Security, what you don't know can cost you. Many retirees leave money on the table simply because ...

Recent surveys show that a substantial portion of Americans are unaware of key elements of the Social Security system.

On the fourth Wednesday in July, the Social Security Administration is scheduled to send out the month’s final round of ...

Delaying Social Security isn’t for everyone—but for these 5 types of people, it could mean bigger checks and long-term ...

In a recent podcast, Barbara Ginty reassured listeners that while Social Security isn't going away, it does face pressures ...

To qualify for Social Security spousal benefits, it's not enough to be over the minimum age of 62 while married to a worker ...

By Russell Gloor, National Social Security Advisor at the AMAC Foundation, the non-profit arm of the Association of Mature ...