The average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $2,005 in June 2025. That figure would increase to $2,059 in the ...

You may be wondering how your monthly Social Security benefit in retirement compares to others. If you're struggling to cover your costs on Social Security alone, that's understandable -- even if your ...

Kailey Hagen, CFP, is a contributing Motley Fool retirement analyst covering Social Security, Medicare, and retirement planning. Before The Motley Fool, Kailey was a research analyst for Reviews.com ...

If you’re someone who relies heavily on Social Security benefits in retirement, then you’re probably eager to find out what ...

Here are six Social Security myths debunked: Though the solvency of the Social Security program is an ongoing topic of ...

Social Security benefits are set to rise in 2026. The SSA predicts a 2.7% COLA increase. Retirees and beneficiaries can ...

Social Security beneficiaries are expected to receive a cost-of-living adjustment next year. Find out how much it could be ...

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

Even in the best-case scenario, retired workers may be disappointed with Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment ...

Amid persistent inflation and a flurry of changes under President Donald Trump, Social Security beneficiaries may be ...

Millions of Americans receiving Social Security benefits this October are in for a sweet surprise.For more than 70 million ...

Analysts forecast a 2.8% Social Security COLA in 2026. It may not cover expected Medicare premiums, putting seniors more in a ...