One of these changes means bigger benefit checks, and another could slash checks by a lot.

Retirees could earn more retroactive lump sum payments for the time they missed out on the benefits.

Here's which states are taxing Social Security, and how they might do it.

Several senators are calling on the Social Security Administration to reconsider what they say is a flaw in the ...

Social Security's built-in benefit cut is getting closer than many retirees realize, and it is largely a math problem hiding ...

Social Security faces a financial crossroads that’s closer than many Americans realize. The retirement program won’t actually ...

Social Security should only be one component of retirement income.

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living adjustment may not be much higher.

Social Security payments are on schedule for 2026, SSI payments are a little off. What to know to plan your budget, ...

Many Americans rely on Social Security as income to cover their living expenses and basic needs. Each month, the Social ...

A bipartisan “fix” to Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees could lead to a big tax hit for those Americans. Lawmakers are racing the clock before taxes come due on April 15.

Many seniors saw their monthly benefits rise last year, and that will affect their tax refunds this year.