So what are these benefits, exactly? Well, the overall average monthly Social Security benefit for retirees was $2,007 as of ...

The over 71 million Americans who receive Social Security payments will do so on schedule. However, these payments may be significantly smaller beginning later in July. Here's what to know about this ...

Whether you've been paying Social Security taxes for years or are just starting out, you may wonder where the money goes and ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) each year. Based on recent inflation data, 2026's COLA estimate just increased to 2.7%. Though that would be an improvement ...

While some of the over 71 million Americans who receive Social Security payments may get smaller checks, recipients will still get them on schedule. There will also be two SSI payments in August due ...

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...