February Social Security checks often look different. Learn how COLA, Medicare premiums, tax withholding, and timing rules affect what hits your bank account.

Social Security is rolling out a package of upgrades that will touch nearly every part of how Americans interact with the ...

Learn why the Social Security rule that hits hardest can reduce your retirement income by up to 30% and what steps you can ...

Many people are worried that Social Security won't be around forever. Due to the nature of how the program is funded, it cannot go bankrupt. Benefit cuts are a big possibility, and retirees and ...

Many retirees make costly Social Security mistakes, from claiming too early to overlooking taxes and earnings rules. Learn ...

If you’ll be at least 62 years old in 2026, it means you’re eligible to sign up for Social Security. However, that doesn’t mean that claiming Social Security this year is a smart idea. When it comes ...

The Social Security Administration announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment for 2026. Some Democratic Senators say they believe the increase won't be enough to help beneficiaries cope with rising ...

Close to 74 million Americans receive Social Security benefits. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say their checks account for at least half of their personal income, according to the Pew Research Center, and ...