The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks.

The Social Security Administration redesigned its homepage at SSA.gov. See how the new features, easier navigation and the ...

Right now, for people born in 1960 or later, the full retirement age (FRA) is 67. That means if you wait until 67 to claim benefits, you get your "full" amount. But the FRA has been rising over time: ...

If paying back your benefits isn't an option, you could also suspend Social Security. Once you reach your full retirement age ...

You may think you've done all you can to maximize your Social Security benefits. You worked hard for decades. You increased your income over your career. Now you're staring at the application screen ...