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 payments follow a specific schedule each month, which means not everyone is paid on the same date. Knowing when you get paid can have a big impact on your finances, especially if ...

The widow's penalty can reduce your Social Security income after a spouse dies. Learn how this works, why it happens, and ...

The Social Security Administration has confirmed the official payment schedule for 2026. We're sharing all the payment dates with you.

Nevertheless, surveys recently conducted by T. Rowe Price and Nationwide Retirement Institute suggest three Social Security changes coming in January 2026 may surprise many (or even most) Americans.

The Social Security Administration recently announced the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA): Benefits will increase 2.8% next year. Collectively, retired workers living in states with higher ...

Inflation has regained momentum since President Trump started imposing tariffs earlier this year. The Senior Citizens League has raised its forecast for Social Security's 2026 COLA for five straight ...

Unfortunately, there are no DRCs for spousal benefits. Once you reach your full retirement age, whatever your monthly benefit ...

Three-quarters of American workers fear that promised Social Security benefits won’t be there when they retire, a new survey finds. Generations of workers have fretted about the future of Social ...

Tariffs imposed by President Trump have increased the average tax on U.S. imports to its highest level since 1941, according to the Tax Foundation. Inflation had been cooling, but price increases ...