Beneficiaries with birthdays between the 11th and 20th of any month are scheduled to receive payments on February 18.

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Presidents’ Day is a U.S. federal holiday observed annually on the third Monday of February.

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

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

Waiting until full retirement age ensures that you receive your monthly benefits without a reduction. Filing early, which you can do once you're 62, results in reduced monthly benefits. Delaying your ...

Don't be too quick to brush these off.

Social Security should only be one component of retirement income.

Social Security benefits are vital for retirees, but taxation rules vary by state.

Because the limits have remained static, more beneficiaries are subject to income taxation on their Social Security over time. As of 2021, roughly half of all beneficiaries pay some federal income tax ...

In the middle of next week, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration is due to pay out February 2026’s benefits to recipients nationwide.

Suze Orman weighs in on a key Social Security change in 2026, why even small adjustments can matter and what retirees should ...