Have blank years lurking in your Social Security wage history? Spotting them early could help you make a smarter retirement ...

You may be wondering how your monthly Social Security benefit in retirement compares to others. If you're struggling to cover ...

Retirees across the United States may soon breathe a little easier under a proposed federal law that aims to eliminate ...

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Social Security beneficiaries would welcome extra money in the bank from a COLA hike. But some might only be looking at $50 a ...

According to estimates in the Medicare Trustees Report, the Part B premium is expected to rise by 11.5% in 2026 to $206.20 ...

How much is the average Social Security benefit? It actually depends upon your age. The table below shows the averages for people of different ages. These are the average benefits as of June 30.

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The 2025 Trustees Report says Social Security can pay full benefits only until 2034—after that, without Congress acting, ...

The looming depletion of Social Security funds in the U.S. demands urgent reforms. Without decisive action, benefits could ...

Seniors are "holding their breath as we wait for the official COLA announcement in October," said TSCL's executive director.

Angelica Leicht is the senior editor for the Managing Your Money section for CBSNews.com, where she writes and edits articles on a range of personal finance topics. Angelica previously held editing ...