While it's impossible to know the exact amount, there is a lot of publicly available information about Social Security. Here's the maximum Social Security benefit at ages 62, 67, and 70.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is required to announce the COLA by Nov. 1, but the data used to calculate it will ...

The Social Security Administration adjusts the amount each year for inflation. For 2024, anyone earning $168,600 or more paid ...

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

The shutdown delayed the Consumer Price Index report used to determine the 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.

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

Social Security is a major source of income for more than 74 million Americans — but how far does the average check actually go? Here’s a breakdown of average Social Security benefits by age and ...

Bureau of Labor Statistics employees are returning to work so it can release its September Consumer Price Index on Oct. 24.

More than 74.5 million people receive Social Security benefits, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). Many of them rely on Social Security for their financial well-being. For some ...

The cost-of-living adjustment announcement has a new date following a delay due to the ongoing government shutdown.