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.

The big day for Social Security's more than 70 million traditional beneficiaries is right around the corner. Assuming the ...

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

A key expense for most retirees threatens to gobble up some or all of their Social Security "raise" in the upcoming year.

Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. Before joining the business and finance vertical, she worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program.

Welcome to Van Wert, Ohio – a charming small town where your retirement dollars stretch further than that pair of sweatpants you’ve had since college. Nestled in the northwestern corner of Ohio, Van ...

REITs have similar long-term returns as the S&P 500 but dissimilar short-term returns, which can add diversification to your portfolio. How the 0.01% rule can help determine whether you can afford an ...

The Iowa congressmen's descriptions of the Big Beautiful Bill don't line up with what's going on, write John Hale and Terri Hale.

A Passaic County woman admitted to taking over $144,000 in Social Security payments intended for her dead mother for a decade, officials with the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Joan Charnecky, 60, of ...

While a number of Social Security bills have been introduced this year to, among other measures, "modernize the Social Security Administration and reduce fraud, retirees need more immediate help — ...

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security are set to receive their next payment this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues monthly benefits to more than 70 million people ...

Monthly Social Security and Supplemental Security Income payments for individuals with disabilities are likely to increase next year, a new projection shows. Benefits are expected to jump 2.7% ...