Another method to see if your Social Security benefits are taxable is to look at your combined income, which includes your ...

Social Security's inflation-measuring yardstick continues to come up short for those who rely most on Social Security income.

Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of payments will be sent on the second Wednesday of the month, Feb. 11, with subsequent payments going out on the third (Feb. 18) ...

The estimated average Social Security benefit for January 2026 is $2,071, up from $2,015 before the 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) took effect. This means the average senior will take home ...

Start with checking your earnings statement and coordinating with your spouse.

Emails that claim “Click here to get your annual Social Security statement” are always false because the Social Security Administration rarely sends Social Security statements via email. tadamichi / ...

This article walks through determining how much Social Security you'll receive.

Early Social Security claimers could lose some or all of their checks to the earnings test. Money lost to the earnings test returns as a benefit boost at your full retirement age (FRA). You could lose ...

Review your earnings record before claiming Social Security for accuracy. Figure out how much income you need from those monthly benefits to cover ongoing expenses. Consider how your health plays into ...

Jake Safane has nearly 15 years of journalism and marketing experience on topics ranging from local entrepreneurship to international banking. He has written for publications such as The Economist, LA ...

Earlier this year, members of Congress introduced legislation that would eliminate federal income tax on Social Security. Additionally, lawmakers have introduced legislation that would change how ...