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

Unfortunately for seniors enrolled in both Social Security and Medicare, they've seen the price of Part B premiums climb faster than their overall Social Security benefits in each of the last three years. Here's a table comparing the COLAs for 2024, 2025, and 2026 to the Part B premium increases.

New laws enacted in 2025 may impact just how much federal taxes Social Security beneficiaries owe on their benefit income. Here's how experts say to plan.

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

SSI recipients will receive two Social Security payments in December 2025 due to a calendar scheduling quirk that moves January's payment to Dec. 31.

Some people stop working the moment they retire, but many choose to keep a foot in the workforce. A part-time job or small business can offer meaningful advantages. For one thing, the extra income can make a real difference.

The Social Security Administration is under scrutiny over past payments made to dead people that persisted for years before being discovered, with one watchdog review uncovering over $186 million

‘It’s a perilous choice’: I’ve been offered a part-time job. Do I file for Social Security at 67 or 70?