Social Security spousal benefits depend on the claim age of the spouse and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of the retired ...

"Participating in Social Security provides core protection for all of our children," says Eric Kingson, a professor of social work at Syracuse ... check your earnings history, taxes paid and ...

The early projection is in, and Social Security's 2026 COLA can make history for retired workers ... the COLA calculation (July), monthly CPI-W reports are providing clues as to what to expect ...

Whether you're retiring in 2025 or still have decades left, it's wise to ensure you know exactly how Social Security will fit ...

As of January 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit was $1,976. That amounts to a little under $24,000 per year, ...