Social Security is an earned benefit you have to qualify for. The requirements change because the cost of a work credit changes. You will need to earn more money if you want to qualify for Social ...

Social Security is an income source millions of retirees depend upon. Without those benefits, many seniors wouldn't have a way to pay their basic expenses like housing, transportation, healthcare, and ...

Social Security recipients who qualify for Supplemental Security Income are scheduled to receive a $967 payment on December 1, 2025, as part of a month that could bring two checks for some ...

Social Security benefits are an important income source for most seniors, but they're not a guaranteed income source. You don't get these benefits just because you hit retirement age. You have to earn ...

Here's when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.