The Social Security trust fund is facing a shortfall. That means benefits could be cut in 2032, not wiped out completely, but ...

Social Security has a maximum monthly benefit it pays to retirees that changes each year. This year, the largest possible monthly check retirees can get is $5,251. But you shouldn't count on snagging ...

For much of the year, more Social Security beneficiaries focus on the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The COLA directly ...

Social Security is full of surprising rules and hidden perks. These facts could reshape how you think about benefits and help ...

The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of all seniors whose provisional income -- adjusted gross income ...

In 2026, the earnings-test limits are rising, allowing seniors to earn more money before having benefits withheld. If you work and collect Social Security in 2026, you can earn up to $24,480 without ...

Waiting to claim Social Security until age 70 can add more to your monthly payments, but it doesn't always pay off over time.

Social Securitys 2026 wage base jumps to $184,500, reshaping retirement math beyond COLA headlines. This cap controls payroll ...

The average monthly retirement check will be $2,071 in 2026, a $56 increase from the 2025 level. shurkin_son / Getty Images In early October of every year, the Bureau of Labor Statistics releases its ...

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