Some states tax Social Security benefits while others don't. See the map to find out if your benefits will be affected in ...

Key Takeaways The distribution of Social Security payments follows a similar schedule each year.Payment dates are generally ...

This week, some Social Security beneficiaries will receive their final payments of 2025. Here's a peak into the 2026 changes ...

Nine states levy a tax on Social Security benefits, down from last year. Is yours one? Here's what you need to know.

In January 2026, the calendar isn’t kind on many recipients of retirement, disability or survivor benefits in the U.S.

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

While most creditors can't touch your Social Security checks, some debts can still reduce your monthly benefit.

The current taxable maximum in 2025 is $176,100. This means that workers who earned more than $176,000 in 2025 are paying Social Security taxes up to the taxable maximum; workers who earn less are ...

For decades, interest from the Social Security trust fund helped cover shortfalls, but since around 2019, payouts have ...

In 2026, the highest possible monthly Social Security payment will increase from $5,108 to $5,251, amounting to nearly $2,000 more annually for recipients who qualify for the maximum. The COLA applies ...

Social Security benefits are a lifeline for many retirees, with 62% of current retirees saying they're a major source of ...