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

WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the year draws to a close, experts say Social Security recipients may benefit from reviewing several key items before Dec. 31 to help avoid payment issues, tax surprises or ...

Before the year ends, take these 5 simple steps with your Social Security account to prevent payment delays, tax surprises, and other issues in 2026.

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

The Social Security Administration is abandoning plans to promulgate rules that experts say would have resulted in thousands of people losing their disability benefits. White House deputy chief of ...

Learn how much the average person receives in Social Security at age 65 and explore strategies to maximize benefits and manage financial challenges.

Former data chief Charles Borges said reporting risk at Social Security was more stressful than combat Navy veteran Chuck Borges is running for the Maryland State Senate after having been a ...

The IRS issued guidance for workers eligible to claim the temporary deductions for tip and overtime compensation for tax year 2025 and is updating some income tax forms and instructions to help ...

Dress “with respect.” Help elderly people lift their bags. Keep your kids under control. Say please and thank you, especially to flight attendants. These are some of the things the Department of ...

Peter Gratton, Ph.D., is a New Orleans-based editor and professor with over 20 years of experience in investing, risk management, and public policy. Peter began covering markets at Multex (Reuters) ...

To better understand which social media platforms Americans use, Pew Research Center surveyed 5,022 U.S. adults from Feb. 5 to June 18, 2025. SSRS conducted this National Public Opinion Reference ...