But you should know that if you're planning to retire on Social Security alone this year, you may be setting yourself up for some pretty tough times ahead. Here's what your monthly income might look like -- and why it may not be anywhere close to enough.

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 19 days. Here is all you need to know about February’s Social Security payments,

Although millions of Americans do not have to pay taxes on their hard-earned Social Security checks, federal and state tax laws can effectively reduce the payments retirees receive. Nine states still tax Social Security benefits in 2025,

How has the average Social Security benefit changed over time? A lot has changed for Social Security over the past 50 years, including the amount recipients receive. At the end of