Social Security is supposed to cover 40% of pre-retirement earnings. But a new report shows your check goes further in some ...

The wage base limit increase means that more higher earners will be paying more in Social Security payroll taxes. For example ...

However, the senior deduction directly benefits low- and middle-income recipients -- i.e., those who are likeliest to rely on ...

Most payments will go out at the same time each month, but because of certain holidays or weekends, some payment dates are ...

The Social Security Administration has published its 2026 payment schedule and earlier confirmed the 2.8% cost-of-living ...

The Social Security Administration recently released its schedule of payment dates for the year 2026. Each month, the Social ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in 2026 for 75 million Americans. See the updated payment schedule, new income limits and how much checks will rise.

In 2026, you only pay taxes on the first $184,500 you earn. This limit was lower in the past, but it always represented an ...

Social Security recipients could face smaller payment increases after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates. Here’s how inflation and COLA projections for 2027 may be affected.

Indexed earnings are SSA calculations that adjust lifetime wages for inflation. Discover how they affect Social Security ...

Retirement planner Dana Anspach explains why timing Social Security benefits requires more than rules of thumb or recent ...