Social Security benefits remain taxable on federal income tax returns. But many older adults can save money with new enhanced deduction for seniors.

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

Social Security's rules are shifting again in 2026, and the age at which Americans can claim full benefits is at the center ...

The wage base limit increase means that more higher earners will be paying more in Social Security payroll taxes. For example ...

Indexed earnings are SSA calculations that adjust lifetime wages for inflation. Discover how they affect Social Security ...

SSA walked back a separate memo that directed field offices to only schedule initial claims over the phone, and to limit ...

AMERICANS have admitted fears for their parents and grandparents as they face a “winter crisis most people never see.” Urgent ...

Retirees in a handful of Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states are on track for some of the largest Social Security pay bumps in 2026, with lifetime residents potentially seeing gains that add up to ...

Millions of Americans count on their Social Security check to make ends meet during retirement. Knowing when your benefit payment will arrive each month can help you budget better. Contrary to what ...

ST. PAUL — A Chisago City man was charged with murder after authorities in east-central Minnesota say he assaulted a security guard on Christmas Day while fleeing a hold in a Wyoming hospital ...

The Social Security Administration has released its holiday hours for 2025, and beneficiaries will be able to access services on Wednesday and Friday. However, on Christmas Day, local offices will be ...