Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

Social Security benefits are the backbone of retirement income for tens of millions of households, so even a small change in ...

Many Americans don't realize they are leaving money on the table when it comes to Social Security. After decades of paying ...

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

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

But there are other changes coming, too, like higher income limits and a new maximum benefit. Starting in 2026, Social ...

The few people seeing payments of this size earned well-above-average money for a long time. Also be ready to wait longer than most people do to claim benefits, which may even mean working longer. You ...

A collection pause is uncertain to continue in the new year for an estimated 452,000 Social Security beneficiaries who are ...

The White House claims there's “no tax on Social Security,” but the One Big Beautiful Bill doesn’t deliver that. It’s just a ...

Americans love Social Security, but there's a stark generational divide on who should pay for it, a Cato survey shows.

It requires high earnings for many years, plus a delayed filing. If you don't qualify for the maximum monthly benefit, focus on boosting your savings as best as you can. You're not doomed if your ...