Back on July 1, the White House issued a statement claiming that “88% of all seniors who receive Social Security — will pay ...

The Social Security Administration’s 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is poised to significantly increase benefits for ...

It's tough to beat the peace of mind that regular monthly Social Security checks can offer. As long as you've fulfilled the work requirements or are married to someone who has, you can count on your ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Trump’s big, beautiful bill eliminated that. What can you tell me? — About to Retire Dear ...

Dear Liz: Because of the Social Security Fairness Act, my wife got a huge lump sum check (catchup, I suppose) and will now get monthly Social Security benefits. This is good news and bad news, ...

While the benefits you receive from Social Security are taxable at the federal level, your overall income will determine ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced two key updates for 2026: the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and the updated Social Security tax wage base. You’ve probably heard a lot ...

One of the biggest retirement decisions you might have to make is choosing a Social Security filing age. And that decision is huge. Your monthly Social Security benefit is based on your personal wage ...

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s ...

Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Trump’s "Big Beautiful Bill" eliminated that. What can you tell me? No, the new law, better known as the "One ...

Work at least 35 years before retiring to avoid zero-income years in your benefit calculation. Maximizing your income today could help increase your future Social Security benefits. Early claiming ...