Social Security may be a program for a majority of American workers, but younger generations are balking at paying more to ...

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.

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

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 ...

The widow's penalty can reduce your Social Security income after a spouse dies. Learn how this works, why it happens, and ...

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

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients ...

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 ...

Learn how much the average person receives in Social Security at age 65 and explore strategies to maximize benefits and ...