Some Americans could get new Social Security lump sum payments now that several senators are pushing the Social Security ...

Depending on your family’s combined provisional income, you could owe taxes on either 50% or 85% of your benefits (2). As of 2026, the combined provisional income threshold is $25,000 for a single ...

Nearly 70 million Americans received Social Security checks in 2025, according to the Social Security Administration, and at ...

Experts explained the importance of understanding how Social Security is taxed and how to stay ahead of income changes, even in retirement.

The cap for federal taxes on Social Security benefits hasn't changed in decades. This pushes more retirees into higher tax brackets, facing up to 85% taxes.

Here's exactly what it takes to max out your Social Security benefit.

There are three boxes you need to check before you apply. And you'll have to put in some real work to pull this off.

Deciding when to claim Social Security is one of the most important financial choices many Americans will make in retirement.

February 2026 SSDI and Social Security payment dates explained: In 2026, the maximum Social Security benefit reaches $5,181 for high earners retiring at age 70. This February, schedules shift because ...

Several Social Security and Medicare changes in 2026 are reducing how far retirement income goes. Learn which updates are ...

Advocates such as the Economic Policy Institute describe Social Security as “by far the most effective antipoverty program in ...

If you’re claiming Social Security early and continue to work, the government uses an earnings test that can withhold part of ...