According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the estimated average monthly Social Security retirement benefit for January 2025 is $1,976. For many retirees, these Social Security payments are a primary source of income.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides critical financial support to millions of Americans through programs like retirement benefits, Survivor's Insurance, Disability In

There aren't many social programs in the U.S. that have had as much of a positive impact as Social Security retirement benefits. For most recipients, it's a well-earned benefit after years of paying Social Security payroll taxes.

The Social Security changes largely only affect the highest and lowest earners, meaning most average earners in Wisconsin will not be impacted.

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 seven days. Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments,

If you have passive income sources like dividends, interest, or rental income, which do not count against earnings restrictions, then deferring Social Security benefits raises monthly payments may be beneficial even if taking it at 62.

Although many Americans have traditionally envisioned retirement age as 65, full retirement age is actually 67 for those born in 1960 or later, according to the Social Security Administration