Based on multiple independent estimates, the 2026 COLA should make history by reaching or surpassing 2.5% for a fifth consecutive year. The last time beneficiaries received at least a 2.5% payout bump ...

Congress could look to high earners to help offset lost revenue and possibly shore up the Social Security program.

Earning a high salary while collecting Social Security can alter how much you actually receive, with rules and taxes shaping your final benefits.

WASHINGTON — When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years ago this week, he said it would provide economic stability to older people while giving the U.S. "an ...

The United States inched up in the rankings to 21st best country for retirees according to this year’s Global Retirement ...

Maxing out your Social Security benefits in 2026 would require doing two big things. In 2025, the maximum monthly Social ...

How much is the average Social Security benefit? It actually depends upon your age. The table below shows the averages for ...

Unfortunately for many retirees, benefit cuts could be a possibility in the next decade. Here's why, plus what you can do to prepare.

If you find that part of your Social Security benefits will be taxable, you’ll need to file using Form 1040 or Form 1040-SR.

In the 1970s, the U.S. government changed the way Social Security benefits are calculated, cutting payouts for retirees. A new study found that these cuts made a difference in retirees' lifespans—and ...

Explore average monthly Social Security benefits for Baby Boomers, understanding how age and gender influence what you might ...

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the Social Security program will pay out around $1.6 trillion in benefits to roughly 72 million beneficiaries this year. The bulk of these ...