Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a report called the Monthly Statistical Snapshot, which ...

I’ve written many columns explaining how Social Security benefits are figured. So, I’m not really going to do that today.

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The average Social Security benefit paid to a retired worker reached an all-time high of $2,002.39 in May 2025. This surpasses last year’s average of $1,917, representing a notable increase within a ...

In fact, the highest possible monthly Social Security benefit for someone turning 70 ... re on track to receive based on your actual work record. That way, you'll know where you stand and if ...

Social Security checks just reached a new record high in June 2025. Find out who’s getting paid, how much, and what it means for the rest of the year.

A new law provides higher Social Security benefits and retroactive lump-sum payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s the ...

The Social Security Administration faces a funding crisis that will see the agency run out of money for full payments by the mid-2030s.

I'm 62 and currently working but my spouse passed away when I was 60. He waited until age 70 to take his Social Security. Can ...

One tax expert says a proposed $4,000 bonus deduction is a 'far cry from the savings' that many would see with no taxes on ...

Someone born in late 1958 still has time to apply to suspend benefits the month they reach full retirement age and increase ...

Gen Xers, don’t risk your retirement—learn the 8 biggest Social Security mistakes to avoid now to protect your future ...