Here's Exactly When You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check With the 2026 COLA Included

After a delay, the Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This is ...

The Average Social Security Check by Age

Getting a handle on the average Social Security check by age can help you fine-tune your retirement plans. As of July 2025, ...

Social Security 2026 COLA Forecasts Have Gotten Bigger. Here's How Much Your Benefit Could Increase Next Year.

Analysts have raised their forecasts for Social Security's 2026 COLA throughout the year as President Trump's tariffs have ...

Watching Your Wallet: Understanding Social Security Benefits

It's a benefit you likely pay into, whether you're aware of it or not.Social Security is a government program that provides a ...

Age 62, 67 or 70? Here's the best time to claim Social Security.

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to ...

Does the government shutdown 2025 affect Social Security payments? See if you'll get paid

The federal government shutdown 2025 is now on Day 21, with no relief in sight. Here's what to know about your Social Security payments.

Social Security benefits to increase 2.8% in 2026, here's what that means in Florida

After a delay from the federal shutdown, the Social Security Administration announced the annual cost-of-living adjustment for the next year.