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

It’s more than some are getting, but certainly less than what you could be collecting with just a bit more patience.

The SSA releases a report called the Monthly Statistical Snapshot, which includes information about how much money the ...

Social Security is a major source of income for nearly 73M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average ...

If you're banking on Social Security to fund the majority of your retirement, the latest projections from the Social Security Board of Trustees might be a wake-up call. According t ...

If you want to do your own calculations, you can check your estimated benefit at different ages with your Social Security ...

For the first time ever, the average American’s Social Security benefit surpassed $2,000. To be precise, the figure was ...

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.

Choosing when to begin receiving Social Security benefits is one of the most important financial decisions retirees face. While many people opt to start collecting at the earlie ...

Social Security beneficiaries are poised for a potential 2.5% increase in their benefits next year, driven by a slight uptick ...

The Social Security Administration reports that as of the end of last year, the average 65-year-old was enjoying a monthly benefit of $1,611. Applying this year's cost-of-living adjustment of 2.5% ...