When you apply for Social Security, you automatically apply for the greater of your benefit or half your spouse’s benefit.

Learn about the Social Security COLA projection for 2026, including what it is, how it's calculated and what it means for ...

While you can begin taking Social Security as early as age 62, you’ll receive your entire benefit if you delay until your ...

Planning for retirement is one of the most important financial decisions, and now it's easier thanks to the new version of ...

The first month of eligibility for the Canada Disability Benefit was in June – and first payments began in July. The payments ...

Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are calculated as percentages. If your Social Security checks are larger ...

One traditional claiming age, from 62 through 70, provides retirees with the highest statistical probability of maximizing ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

Millions of people received extra financial help during the pandemic through a series of one-off payments from the UK ...

A total of 8.8m pensioners are getting up to £705.80 each pay period through the Basic State Pension. For those nearing the ...

If your income exceeds $34,000, up to 85% of your benefits could be taxed.

Social Security beneficiaries would welcome extra money in the bank from a COLA hike. But some might only be looking at $50 a ...