Payment dates are staggered throughout the month for Social Security recipients, with most being paid according to their ...

See the typical Social Security benefit at ages 62, 67, and 70, how the amounts compare, and what claiming at each age ...

Social Security benefits are not taxed in most states, but for 2026, eight states still tax Social Security benefits. (That's ...

Expect difficulties as the Social Security Administration faces a larger workload and fewer resources. But arming yourself ...

Almost every year since the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, there have been amendments to that original law.

Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...

Millions of Americans will notice an empty mailbox this week as the Social Security Administration (SSA) pauses distributions ...

With the January check on the way, let’s revisit the 2026 Social Security changes and their impact on retirees, employers, ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act created a $6,000 extra standard deduction for those 65 and older but did not eliminate Social Security benefit taxation. Single filers with provisional income above ...

Most Americans have to pay Social Security tax throughout their entire working lives but there are exceptions for some students and members of certain religious groups.

Expect difficulties as the Social Security Administration faces a larger workload and fewer resources. But arming yourself ...