The wage base limit increase means that more higher earners will be paying more in Social Security payroll taxes. For example ...

If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, including retirees and people with disabilities.

Advocates say long waits, lost staff, and new online hurdles are shutting out older Americans who rely on in‑person support.

Social Security benefits crossed a symbolic milestone in January 2026, with the average monthly check reaching $2,071. The ...

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is here, and larger checks are arriving this month. There's no ...

Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the regular schedule, but some SSI checks will come early. Here's ...

While Social Security may not have changed enough, it has still changed over time. Let's take a look at the average benefit ...

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is 2.8%. This is the increase all Social Security beneficiaries, ...

Current policy choices are putting strain on Social Security, increasing uncertainty, and raising concerns about future ...

Claiming Social Security early means permanently lower monthly payments. For those born in 1960 or later, full retirement age ...

Waiting to claim Social Security until age 70 can add more to your monthly payments, but it doesn't always pay off over time.