For many older Americans, 2026 is shaping up to be a financially challenging year. If you're worried about being able to ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier retirement. Here's where your dollar goes furthest.

In December, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year. The move was not unexpected, ...

A person’s Social Security check depends on things like how much they earned throughout their life and what age they retired ...

Social Security benefits are set to jump in a few weeks when the 2.8% 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) takes effect. You ...

Are you thinking of claiming Social Security? Before you jump into making this decision, it’s actually really important that ...

December's Social Security payments will be the last disbursements before the 2025 cost-of-living adjustment takes effect, ...

SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

A new study from Nationwide Financial revealed that 61% of nonretired Gen X-ers didn't view retirement as a serious priority until age 50 or older - and 26% won't reach that point until age 60 or ...

Learn the financial steps retirees should take before 2025 ends, including rebalancing investments, taking RMDs, updating ...

Workers who claim benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Those who wait until full ...

Higher premiums "will result in cutbacks in overall spending,” especially among middle- and low-income families relying on ...