Apr 16, 2025 · The basics of social security retirement benefits, including how benefits work, how payments are calculated and awarded, and what you need to apply.

Dec 2, 2025 · This calculator estimates your monthly Social Security retirement benefits based on your earnings history and the age when you start to claim benefits.

Aug 18, 2025 · The COLA is applied to all Social Security payments — survivor benefits, family benefits and disability benefits, as well as retirement benefits — and to Supplemental …

4 days ago · When a Social Security beneficiary dies, his or her spouse may be able to collect survivor benefits. Learn whether you qualify and how to apply.

Dive into the key factors that shape your Social Security benefits as you prepare for retirement, from early-filing penalties to cost-of-living adjustments.

Apr 16, 2025 · About half of Social Security recipients paid federal income taxes on their benefits in 2021, the most recent information available, according to an August 2024 Congressional …

Apr 11, 2025 · A quick and easy guide for how to apply for Social Security retirement, spousal and disability benefits as well as for Medicare.

Apr 16, 2025 · Earning Social Security benefits depends on several factors including how long you worked, your age, and how you pay taxes. Find out if you are eligible.

Oct 10, 2018 · Qualifying for retirement benefits is based on credits you earn when paying Social Security taxes. You qualify once you've earned 40 credits.

Aug 12, 2025 · You can work and collect social security benefits, but the amount you receive will depend on whether you’ve reached your full retirement age.