As 2026 unfolds, retirees in the United States face the challenge of balancing their current jobs with federal benefits. The ...

In 2026, some retirees will owe taxes on their Social Security benefits. This is true despite the fact that President Donald ...

It's simple. In 2026, you only pay Social Security taxes on $184,500 in income, no matter how much more you earn. And you ...

The Social Security Administration doesn't seem to take vacations; they continue to send payments even on the eve of national holidays. This is the case on ...

If you receive Social Security benefits, keep in mind that you likely need to pay taxes on that money. Like many parts of the tax code, it can be complicated to figure out whether – and how much – you ...

I can tell it’s time for me to once again explain to people that SSI and Social Security are two entirely different programs. Every single day, I get emails from readers who say something like this: ...

Much discussion has taken place this past year regarding the taxability of Social Security. Several tax law changes that were enacted in 2025 under the One Big Beautiful Bill impact the overall ...

If you or someone you know plans on claiming SSI benefits, you should keep the following key information in mind.

Retirement planning can feel like a balancing act, especially with the cost of living still climbing and interest rates fluctuating. And, with other hurdles like stock market volatility still looming, ...

If you live with a disability, you can receive either SSI or SSDI, though these benefit programs have slightly different qualification criteria. If you’re on SSDI, you can also be eligible for ...

SSI is a federal welfare program that really has nothing to do with Social Security, other than the fact that it is managed by the Social Security Administration. Juanmonino / Getty Images I can tell ...

Those who get Supplemental Security Income checks won't get a check during the calendar month of November – instead, they will get one a few days early, in October. November SSI payments are scheduled ...