The average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $2,005 in June 2025. That figure would increase to $2,059 in the ...

You may be wondering how your monthly Social Security benefit in retirement compares to others. If you're struggling to cover your costs on Social Security alone, that's understandable -- even if your ...

Kailey Hagen, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool retirement analyst covering Social Security, Medicare, and retirement planning. Before The Motley Fool, Kailey was a research analyst for Reviews.com ...

Social Security isn’t one-size-fits-all. Learn how timing and personal circumstances affect payouts and what steps can lead ...

Here are six Social Security myths debunked: Though the solvency of the Social Security program is an ongoing topic of ...

Social Security benefits are set to rise in 2026. The SSA predicts a 2.7% COLA increase. Retirees and beneficiaries can ...

Have blank years lurking in your Social Security wage history? Spotting them early could help you make a smarter retirement ...

Social Security benefits will still be paid out during the government shutdown, although some services will be reduced.

Even in the best-case scenario, retired workers may be disappointed with Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment ...