SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

Workers who claim benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Those who wait until full ...

There’s a reason Social Security is such an important income stream for so many retired Americans. For one thing, a lot of ...

Many retirees are struggling with their finances, and things could get worse next year if they aren't prepared for this ...

Quick Read Social Security benefits have lost around 20% of buying power since 2010. COLAs are calculated using a price index ...

The current taxable maximum in 2025 is $176,100. This means that workers who earned more than $176,000 in 2025 are paying Social Security taxes up to the taxable maximum; workers who earn less are ...

Social Security has some rules that surprise retirees — and one of them could mean big unexpected costs for seniors.

One of the biggest changes every year is the cost-of-living adjustment or COLA. The 2026 COLA will be 2.8%. That's a slight ...

Changes will influence monthly benefits, payroll taxes, and how much income retirees can earn without reducing their payments ...

Donald Trump likely receives $5,000-$5,300 monthly in Social Security—the maximum. But is the President collecting social ...

Do your best to avoid these blunders at all costs. The nice thing about Social Security is that once you file for benefits, ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...