Here's what you should know about income tax, what it is, how it works, how to calculate it and which states don't have it.

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

In 2026, you need to earn $1,890 in wages subject to Social Security tax to qualify for a work credit. This is up $80 from 2025. In 2025, you only had to earn $1,810 to earn a credit that counted ...

The 2026 increase is nothing close to the dramatic 8.7% COLA jolt in 2023. But it is better than the increase that ...

If you're self-employed, you pay both the employee and employer share of FICA taxes. Learn how the 15.3% self-employment tax ...

In 2025, you will often see a tale of two retirements. One of them is represented by the story of Jean Hullihan, a former ...

Start taking control of your retirement today with practical steps to supercharge your finances and put yourself on track for ...

If you claimed your Social Security checks early, you aren't necessarily stuck with lower monthly income forever.

For many of the more than 70 million Americans who receive a monthly Social Security benefit, their payout isn't a luxury -- ...

The tax bracket income levels for 2026 are increasing by 2.3% and new tax breaks could allow you to keep more take-home pay.

For much of the year, more Social Security beneficiaries focus on the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The COLA directly impacts retirees’ monthly benefits, increasing payouts to counter inflation.

The highest money market account rate available today is 4.22% Changes from the Fed or your bank can quickly change money ...