One tax expert says a proposed $4,000 bonus deduction is a 'far cry from the savings' that many would see with no taxes on ...

Based on a new policy recently implemented under Trump, more than 1M beneficiaries can expect their Social Security checks to ...

Her focus is reporting on Social Security, other government benefits and personal finance. She has previously extensively ...

As of May 2025, over 55 million people receive Social Security retirement benefits, with most relying on them for most or all ...

On that note, the lastest 2026 COLA forecast comes with good news and bad news. The good news is the forecast trended higher, ...

The Social Security Administration reports that as of the end of last year, the average 65-year-old was enjoying a monthly benefit of $1,611. Applying this year's cost-of-living adjustment of 2.5% ...

Social Security remains a pivotal issue for U.S. lawmakers, especially as retirement pressures and inflation impact millions ...

For the first time ever, the average American’s Social Security benefit surpassed $2,000. To be precise, the figure was ...

In the most recent month reported (May), the average Social Security benefit paid to a retired worker reached an all-time high of $2,002.39. This is the first time the average has exceeded $2,000 ...

Social Security benefit is based primarily on your career earnings and when you claim benefits. The first one is pretty ...