More than 68 million Americans receive Social Security benefits, but their monthly payments could soon diminish. The latest annual report from the Social Security trustees projects that the Old-Age ...

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A Fort Myers widow is sharing her story to warn others about the unexpected challenges of applying for Social Security benefits. Michele Perez waited years to apply for new Social Security benefits, ...

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I’m 67, a federal employee, and will claim Social Security at 70 in 2028. I reached full retirement age this past spring, with monthly benefits totaling $2,642. As it stands, the monthly benefit I ...

The year you were born has a big impact on how much you can potentially receive in Social Security benefits. If you want to max out benefits, you have to work a high-paying job, but there's an ...

Some recipients of Social Security benefits will receive two checks in the month of December, as a calendar quirk will move the payment timeline for an adjacent month. The Social Security ...

The average Social Security retirement beneficiary is expected to receive a monthly payment of about $2,064 in 2026, based on the most recent data provided by the Social Security Administration. But ...