The Social Security program undergoes several changes each year to keep benefits aligned with wages and inflation. It is crucial that retired workers and other beneficiaries understand those changes. Social Security is often a major source of income, so misconceptions and knowledge gaps can lead to serious financial planning mistakes.

With that as the backdrop, although I'm not retired yet, those days are on my radar. Here's what I'm planning to do, based on what I'm seeing now. Feel free to borrow my inflation-beating retirement strategies for yourself.

When will I get my Social Security check? Want to know which day of the month you'll get your check? Here's the Social Security and SSDI payment schedule for November. How is my S

Few decisions as you near retirement are as important as when you decide to claim Social Security benefits. It's a decision that will permanently affect how much you receive, so it's best not to gloss over it.

Social Security recipients receive their checks on the same day of the week. Which week (second, third, or fourth) is determined by your birth date.

I have always been amazed by the number of people who think Social Security is unique to the United States. Or if not truly unique, they figure that maybe a

Retirement benefits may be the most well-known form of Social Security, but there are many different types of benefits available. Married couples could be entitled to extra money each month via spousal benefits.

Deciding when to claim Social Security benefits is one of the most important financial decisions you'll make ahead of retirement. You can claim benefits as early as age 62, but you're almost