Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

Social Security is getting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026. If living costs increase, that raise could be rendered useless. Social Security COLAs have a history of disappointing ...

Living on Social Security can require sticking to a tight budget, but you also have to get around. If you’re still driving and not located in an area with reliable public transportation, you need a ...

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

Discover what a Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is, how it compensates for inflation, and its impact on Social Security and ...

The Social Security Administration will announce the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on October 15, provided the government shutdown has ended. Social Security's Board of Trustees and The Senior ...

Can you retire abroad and still receive Social Security? For U.S. citizens, the answer is usually yes. Learn the rules, ...

In 2026, the maximum Social Security benefit is hitting a new high of $5,251. If your benefit is closer to the average of $2,071 each month, it’s easy to imagine that you’d be all set financially if ...

The earliest you can claim your Social Security benefits is 62, but that doesn’t mean that other Social Security benefits aren’t available to someone who’s 60. Those include survivor benefits, which ...

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) often fail seniors due to a flaw in the way they're calculated. When there's a decrease in inflation from year to year, Social Security benefits ...