Social Security retirement benefits have long been a financial lifeline for millions of retired Americans. As of November 2024, over 54.2 million Americans were receiving them, and many rely on them for a significant portion of their retirement income.

President Donald Trump has tapped businessman Frank Bisignano as the Social Security Commissioner. What could that mean for you?

The third round of January’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the third group of retirees today. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds.

As we step into 2025, Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments see adjustments based on the 2.5% cost-of-living increase (COLA). This increase raises the ma

According to a recent Social Security COLA survey by The Motley Fool that asked 2,000 retirees about the COLA, 81% of retirees say that the 2025 COLA will not help them keep up with their essential living expenses. And it isn't hard to see why.

If you're eligible to suspend your benefits, you aren't required to pay anything back, as benefits are just on pause instead of canceled completely. Another benefit is you don't have to submit a form to suspend your benefits -- you can just call the SSA and they can take care of the rest for you.

In 2025, the Social Security program in the United States is set to undergo major changes, impacting over 73 million individuals.

Social Security checks worth up to $5,108 are being sent today, marking the first payout to reflect the 2.5% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2025. This adjustment aims to counteract inflation, bringing a modest increase from the 2024 maximum of $4,