Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

Social Security benefits are rising in 2026. A 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will increase the average retired worker ...

Most people claim Social Security the moment they can or as soon as they hit full retirement age (FRA). It feels like the safe, logical move, but that choice often locks in a smaller check for life.

In general, your benefit amount is locked in once you begin claiming. However, you can reverse your decision in some cases to earn a higher payment. The average retiree could potentially increase ...