The Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) has been finalized for 2026. In an announcement on Oct. 24, the Social Security Administration (SSA) told retirees and other beneficiaries that a 2 ...

Analysis of the 2.8% COLA, 2026 Medicare premiums, and IRMAA cliffs. Plus, a year-end checklist to maximize your benefits and minimize taxes.

Though a history-making cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) would typically be something to celebrate, this is unlikely to be ...

Social Security benefits change according to a beneficiary's past and present income, as well as the age at which they began claiming benefits. See how you will compare to the average benefit in the ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has outlined a series of upgrades to its services in a letter to Congress, reporting faster payments, shorter wait times and a reduction in its disability ...

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 ...

For the lion's share of Social Security's more than 53 million retired-worker beneficiaries, their monthly payout is more than just a check. It represents a financial lifeline that they'd likely ...

Social Security's so-called "full retirement age" — the age when people can start collecting all of their earned benefits — is about to hit a new threshold, a change that will affect Americans born in ...

Social Security's rules are getting an update for 2026. A big change is coming that could impact certain wage earners. Knowing what to expect could make it easier to manage your finances. If you've ...

Social Security is entering its 10th decade. The popular federal program began in 1935, with President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act into law. Through the years, there have ...