As the SSA continues its benefits-payment schedule for 2026, we bring you the lowdown on what’s still to come in January.

The Social Security Administration typically follows a schedule for when it mails out its checks. Here's when to expect your ...

Most people receiving benefits are paid according to their birthday, though not everyone follows that schedule.

Payment dates are staggered throughout the month for Social Security recipients, with most being paid according to their ...

The two main factors that affect the value of your federal retirement benefit are your high-three average salary and your ...

Some states have higher average Social Security benefits than others. See how states rank, what explains the differences, and ...

If you're planning to keep working after you start Social Security, you need to know the rules.

If you are retiring soon, you should have submitted your retirement application, usually through the Online Retirement Application (ORA) system. Retirement involves important, sometimes irreversible ...

Many Baby Boomers heading into retirement are preparing for the possibility that their savings won’t stretch far enough.

Different countries have very different retirement plan rules and benefits. Learn how the U.K., Singapore, Malaysia, the U.S.