In 2025, benefits got a 2.5% COLA. Many older Americans are hoping that 2026's COLA will be larger, or at the very least, the ...

The president did make several key changes to the program this year, but his main agenda item -- ending benefit taxes -- has ...

COLAs are tied directly to inflation. Challenges in reporting inflation data could lead to incomplete information -- and a ...

I am contemplating retiring at the end of the year. I’m married and will receive two monthly pension payments; $3,600 from ...

Because of the calendar, Social Security's July payments will arrive a few days sooner than in some months. But some may see ...

Regular Social Security retirement benefits for the month of July will be sent out on the SSA’s usual schedule: Wednesday, ...

Social Security can make an enormous difference in the average American's retirement. A whopping 62% of current retirees say ...

The Social Security program, a crucial safety net for over 73 million Americans, faces a critical juncture. Demographic and ...

Social Security is a vital source of income for many retired Americans. But, not every recipient relies heavily on benefits.

As a 2024 candidate, Donald Trump promised to end the taxation of Social Security. Both the House and Senate versions of his "Big Beautiful Bill" would cut taxes for many Social Security beneficiaries ...

The Social Security (SS) Board of Trustees announced that the SS trust fund is on track to run dry in 2033. When it does, ...