One of the biggest changes every year is the cost-of-living adjustment or COLA. The 2026 COLA will be 2.8%. That's a slight ...

The Social Security earnings test applies to individuals who are working and claiming benefits while under their full ...

Roughly 4 in 10 Americans keep working after they start collecting Social Security, and many of them are blindsided when ...

SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

Hearing the words, "you're being laid off," can bring on one of the worst feelings in the world. After all, if you're like most people, you probably count on your job to provide you with a paycheck, ...

The White House claims there's “no tax on Social Security,” but the One Big Beautiful Bill doesn’t deliver that. It’s just a ...

Analysis of the 2.8% COLA, 2026 Medicare premiums, and IRMAA cliffs. Plus, a year-end checklist to maximize your benefits and minimize taxes.

The first round of December's disability payments will be dispersed Wednesday. Use your birthday to see when you'll get your ...

Close to 74 million Americans receive Social Security benefits. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say their checks account for at least half of their personal income, according to the Pew Research Center, and ...

Wondering whether you'll need to pay taxes on your Social Security benefits is a very common concern for many seniors and ...

Some of the changes happening to Social Security in 2026 are more positive than others. But even the ones that aren't so great serve their purpose. It's important to keep tabs on Social Security ...

Many widows and widowers may miss important Social Security rules that impact their income. Discover key mistakes to avoid ...