The first round of February’s Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income earners who retire at age 70, will go out to the first group of retirees in 10 days. Here is all you need to know about next month’s Social Security payments,

A growing number of Americans are heavily reliant on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. 60% of retirees said Social Security represents a major source of income for them, according to the most recent edition of an annual Gallup poll. While that number fluctuates, it's the second-highest reading in the poll since it started in 2002.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are crucial programs supporting over 7.8 million Americans. These programs provide financial assistance to individuals with disabilities,

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is set to issue higher benefit checks this February, thanks to the Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) for 2025. Millions of Americans relying on Social Security benefits will see a 2.

There are options for those claiming Social Security to increase the benefits they receive each month based on factors like disabilities.

The month of February marks an important financial moment for millions of retirees in the United States, as it is when they receive their Social Security benefits. For some, this will be their first retirement check,