Jan 30, 2026 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) pays benefits in the month following the month for which they are due. The payment you receive in February is for your January benefit. For most …

Nov 17, 2025 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) estimates that the average retirement benefit will rise by about $56 a month, from $2,015 to $2,071, starting with the payments going out in …

Aug 18, 2025 · Check out the newly updated Social Security for Dummies from AARP Books! Social Security for Dummies simplifies the complex Social Security system with clear, jargon-free language …

Oct 6, 2025 · You can file an application for retirement benefits online (if you have a My Social Security account), by phone (call 800-772-1213) or at a local Social Security office (call ahead to schedule an …

Oct 10, 2018 · In this case, Social Security considers you to have attained full retirement age on the last day of the previous month. For example, if you were born June 1, 1959, you would attain full …

Jan 26, 2026 · Social Security offices are typically open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Appointments are required in most cases to receive in-person service. Call Social Security’s toll-free national …

Aug 29, 2025 · Social Security offers most routine services online or by phone, including applying for benefits and filing appeals. Here’s what to know.

Dec 12, 2025 · Nobody pays taxes on more than 85 percent of their Social Security benefits, no matter their income. The IRS has an online tool you can use to calculate how much of your benefit income …

Dec 2, 2025 · This calculator estimates your monthly Social Security retirement benefits based on your earnings history and the age when you start to claim benefits.

Jan 13, 2026 · Key takeaways You may pay taxes on Social Security benefits if your income is too high. The IRS decides if you owe taxes. About half have owed some. You can have tax payments withheld …