In 2026, you must earn $1,890 to get one Social Security work credit. Learn how credits work and why part-time and gig ...

Reaching retirement age only to find out you lack the 40 necessary Social Security credits can be a source of anxiety. This situation is more common than many realize, often affecting those with ...

There are millions of older Americans today who probably would not be able to survive financially without Social Security.

It's hard to believe that 2025 is pretty much almost over. But now that we've reached the tail end of the year, it's time to start looking toward 2026. If you're receiving Social Security, you should ...

Social Security went through a lot of changes in 2026. Some changes, like the program's 2.8% COLA, are fairly well known. A new rule makes it harder for some workers to qualify for retirement benefits ...