This week, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their final payments of 2025. Here's a peak into the 2026 changes ...

The second wave of Social Security payments goes out Wednesday, Dec. 17. See who qualifies, how payment dates work, and what changes in January.

In 2026, big changes are coming to Social Security benefits — primarily driven by policy changes, cost of living adjustments ...

Social Security checks are set to rise in 2026 with a 2.8% COLA increase. Retirees can expect an average monthly payment of ...

It’s almost 2026 and with the new year comes a new batch of Social Security checks, the first of which will be sent out as ...

With holidays affecting payment schedules and a recent elimination of paper checks, many recipients are navigating a complex ...

Workers who claim benefits at the earliest eligible age of 62 can receive up to $2,831 per month. Those who wait until full ...

All Social Security recipients can get one do-over in their lifetime. If you withdraw your application for benefits and repay ...

The current taxable maximum in 2025 is $176,100. This means that workers who earned more than $176,000 in 2025 are paying Social Security taxes up to the taxable maximum; workers who earn less are ...

The changes range from an increase in work credit requirements to a relatively modest cost-of-living adjustment.

While most creditors can't touch your Social Security checks, some debts can still reduce your monthly benefit.

As retirement approaches, understanding how to optimize Social Security benefits is crucial. For married individuals, ...