New tax rules for seniors bring bigger deductions, potential refunds & planning opportunities, with impacts on retirement income & Social Security.

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) ...

March 2026 Supplemental Security Income payments, which are worth up to $994, will be issued to recipients in 26 days. SSI payments are typically issued on the first day of a month, but March’s ...

You may not be able to predict exactly how long you'll live, but it's a good idea to plan for a longer-than-expected life.

In early February, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration is scheduled for a payment run benefiting two groups of ...

A lot of people assume that once they retire, they’ll be able to manage their expenses on Social Security alone. But you may be surprised by how little those benefits amount to. For context, the ...

Social Security’s new COLA boosts benefits, but Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges, Part D costs and tax withholding can shrink retirees’ real increase.

If you’re over 50, it’s probably time to start thinking seriously about retirement if you haven’t done so already. At this ...

Social Security claiming is not one-size-fits-all. Learn how couples, cash flow, health, and survivor benefits determine the right filing age for you.

Losing a spouse can be devastating. But amid that grief, the surviving spouse is often left making high-stakes financial decisions at the worst possible time. Income might drop overnight, yet the ...

You could keep more of your Social Security benefits.

For many older Americans, one of the most critical decisions they might make is figuring out when to sign up for Social Security. A lot of people end up with little to no savings toward the end of ...