The proposed legislation, known as the Claiming Age Clarity Act, was introduced earlier this month by Rep. Lloyd Smucker, a ...

You may be wondering how your monthly Social Security benefit in retirement compares to others. If you're struggling to cover ...

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

The top Social Security check could be hefty right now, but few retirees actually qualify for the maximum amount.

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 ...

Retirees across the United States may soon breathe a little easier under a proposed federal law that aims to eliminate ...

The 2025 Trustees Report says Social Security can pay full benefits only until 2034—after that, without Congress acting, ...

How much is the average Social Security benefit? It actually depends upon your age. The table below shows the averages for people of different ages. These are the average benefits as of June 30.

How much does Barack Obama get from Social Security? Find out what factors determine his benefit—and how yours could compare ...

Retiring early can result in a reduced Social Security claim. Most people know that early filing penalties reduce the amount ...

Based on multiple independent estimates, the 2026 COLA should make history by reaching or surpassing 2.5% for a fifth ...