The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped.

Being eligible for the maximum amount rests on having high, consistent earnings throughout your career.

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still ...

Anyone who receives Social Security retirement benefits before their full retirement age and continues to work needs to know ...

The cost-of-living adjustment will add 2.8% to benefit checks. Some retirees are going to get an above-average benefit increase. The $23,760 Social Security bonus most retirees completely overlook › ...

House Republicans' "One, Big, Beautiful" tax bill includes a new temporary $4,000 deduction for older adults. The change, called a "bonus" in the legislation, is aimed at helping retirees keep more ...

Social Security benefits remain taxable on federal income tax returns. But many older adults can save money with new enhanced ...

The Social Security earnings test can reduce benefits for working retirees, but understanding the rules and planning ahead ...

Nearly 7.5 million people are to receive benefits this Friday, in the final payment on the SSA’s January schedule.

I served in the U.S. Army from July 1964 to July 1967. Am I eligible for a higher Social Security payment? Thank you. Signed: Vietnam Era Army Vet ...