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) ...

It was never supposed to be your whole retirement plan.

Once you’re old enough to claim Social Security, you’ll have to make a tough decision. The earliest age to sign up for ...

The Social Security earnings test can reduce benefits for working retirees, but understanding the rules and planning ahead ...

Social Security was originally designed to be a supplemental form of retirement income. Under the three-legged stool model, ...

Explore what upper-middle-class retirees wish they knew about investment accounts, Social Security benefits, and retirement planning before quitting work.

Here’s when Social Security and SSI checks arrive for February, how much benefits have risen and what new tax and repayment rules mean in 2026.

Don't resign yourself to struggling financially. At the start of 2026, Social Security benefits received a 2.8% ...

All other Social Security benefits are scheduled to be paid as usual in February and March: Regardless of when Social ...

In 2026, you'll lose $1 in Social Security per $2 of earnings beyond $24,480 if you won't be reaching your full retirement ...

Millions more Americans with disabilities will gain further financial independence and freedom under new rules that took effect Jan. 1. About 6.1 million disabled people will be able to open and ...