This Was the Average Social Security Benefit in 1975, and Here's What It Is Now
You may or may not remember much from that year, but it was when Gerald Ford was U.S. president, Saturday Night Live premiered on TV, and the Vietnam War ended. People were wearing bell-bottom pants and dancing to disco music,
Will You Have to Pay Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits? Here’s How to Know
Key Points Many people are surprised to learn that Social Security benefits can be taxed. Whether you’ll be subject to taxes depends on your income. It’s important to plan for Social Security taxes so your retirement finances aren’t thrown off.
This is my backup plan in case Social Security cuts benefits
Once its trust funds are emptied, Social Security may have to cut benefits. The Social Security Trustees say it could happen as early as 2035.
Here's the Average Social Security Benefit at Ages 62 and 67
Though there's a wide variance in what a retired worker can receive each month from Social Security, there are advantages and drawbacks to every age within the traditional claiming range of 62 through 70. But within this range are two initial collection ages that are bound to remain exceptionally popular: 62 and 67.
Attention Boomers: Your Social Security Benefit Should be $4,442.80 Higher
If you are a Baby Boomer who feels like your Social Security benefit doesn’t quite stretch far enough, there’s a very good reason for that. Your benefits have been losing ground for decades and, had they kept pace with inflation,
Social Security Payment Update: Up to $5,108 To Go Out This Week
The amount of Social Security you can claim depends on various factors, such as the age at which you begin receiving benefits and your highest-earning working years. Benefits were also boosted at the start of 2025 by 2.5 percent, thanks to the annual Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA), which raises benefits in line with inflation every year.
Musk claims there are 150-year-olds receiving Social Security benefits
Billionaire DOGE leader Elon Musk spoke at the White House and claimed that the efficiency task force found Social Security payments going to 150-year-old beneficiaries.
How Much Will Social Security Pay Me in Retirement? Here’s How to Estimate Your Monthly Check
If you’re like most seniors, you’ll rely on  Social Security to provide a good portion of your income once you retire. But, it can be hard to figure out exactly what role Social Security will play in supporting you if you don’t know how much money you’ll get from the benefits program.
These 3 Social Security claiming ages get more popular every year
For as long as it's been an option, Social Security's earliest claiming age -- 62 -- has been one of its most popular. But that's changing.
Social Security Limits: What you lose if you earn more at age 70 and before
Understanding how your earnings impact Social Security benefits is crucial, especially as you approach retirement age. Learn how to balance work and benefits to ensure a financially secure future.
The Top 5 ways to know if your Social Security check is wrong
Some common errors could lead to getting the wrong Social Security check, including an incorrect work history.
This Is the Average Social Security Benefit for Age 69
As of the end of 2024, more than 51.7 million Americans received Social Security retirement benefits, representing over 15% ...
Here are the top 5 ways your Social Security check could be wrong — and there’s a very real chance that it is wrong
Some common errors could lead to getting the wrong Social Security check, including an incorrect work history.
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Carefully consider Social Security decisions, options
Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income -- but when should you start collecting them ...