Tens of millions of Americans rely on Social Security benefits for a substantial portion of their retirement income. Not only is Social Security a valuable source of retirement income, with the average retired worker receiving about $1,975 per month, but it is also the only inflation-protected source of income many retirees have.

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2025 is the lowest since the post-Covid inflation spike. Yet retirees still face high prices.

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

The Social Security program undergoes a series of revisions each year to ensure benefit payments keep pace with inflation and wages. The latest round of revisions took effect in January, and a recent survey published by Nationwide Retirement Institute suggests some of the changes will surprise many Americans.

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,

Navigating Social Security can be complex, but knowing your Full Retirement Age (FRA) is crucial for maximizing your benefits.

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.