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

Most payments will go out at the same time each month, but because of certain holidays or weekends, some payment dates are ...

The Social Security Administration has published its 2026 payment schedule and earlier confirmed the 2.8% cost-of-living ...

The Social Security Administration recently released its schedule of payment dates for the year 2026. Each month, the Social ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

In 2026, you only pay taxes on the first $184,500 you earn. This limit was lower in the past, but it always represented an ...

Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in 2026 for 75 million Americans. See the updated payment schedule, new income limits and how much checks will rise.

The table below shows the approximate average Social Security checks for retirees by age and gender in 2026. It is based on ...

Everyone receives the Social Security COLA, but these changes could significantly boost or detract from your benefits.

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

The Federal Reserve cut rates by 0.25 percent, with a 9-3 vote, and indicated that future cuts could be paused.

Retirement planner Dana Anspach explains why timing Social Security benefits requires more than rules of thumb or recent ...