As the Social Security Administration tightens up enforcement policies, some retirees may find themselves off guard if they ...

For much of the year, more Social Security beneficiaries focus on the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The COLA directly ...

Income limits vary by bankruptcy type, state, and household size, but they're typically higher than people expect.

The new year has just begun and income tax deadlines are months away, but there's one thing to start considering now. Many ...

Since its creation during the Great Depression, Social Security has been one of the most successful federal programs in U.S. history. It has survived wars, recessions, demographic change, and repeated ...

In a recent monthly newsletter published by Ed Slott, Heather Schreiber, an expert on Social Security, discussed the impact ...

Social Security is about to go through one of its biggest adjustment years in recent memory, and the annual cost-of-living ...

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 ...

People with disabilities who receive Supplemental Security Income and other Social Security benefits are about to get a raise. Benefits will increase starting later this month due to an annual ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. SSI recipients will also get two checks this month. Here's what to ...

January 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 17 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, though January’s payment ...

As Americans plan for the year ahead, it is worth knowing about several important Social Security updates that will take effect in January 2026. These changes will influence monthly benefits, payroll ...