Social Security checks will rise 2.8% in 2026, but higher Medicare premiums mean most retirees will see a smaller net gain.

Retirees may find that they need to make adjustments to their budget in 2026. Social Security has been one of America's top ...

The Social Security Administration allows you to claim retirement or spousal benefits at 62, but it considers this early ...

The monthly premium for Medicare Part B will rise significantly next year from $185 a month in 2025. Here's what it means for ...

Social Security will deliver a 2.8% COLA in January 2026. The average retirement check will rise by around $56 per month.

Waiting until 70 to claim Social Security could do your retirement finances a world of good. But if you don't desperately ...

About 72.5 million Americans, including retirees, disabled people and children, receive Social Security benefits.

If you were born in 1960 or later, your full retirement age for Social Security is age 67. Full retirement age is an ...

When you’re deep in the throes of a busy career, Social Security may not be at the forefront of your mind. After all, if ...

In 2026, a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment will come into effect — giving Social Security recipients just a bit more money in their monthly checks than in 2025. According to the Social Security ...

Nine states currently tax Social Security in some way. Federal tax rules apply regardless of your state's specific tax rules.