Federal tax rules on retirement benefits are shifting in ways that could dramatically shrink how many older Americans owe ...

The White House claims there's “no tax on Social Security,” but the One Big Beautiful Bill doesn’t deliver that. It’s just a ...

More retirees are discovering that the Social Security checks they counted on as tax friendly are now pushing them into the ...

For millions of retirees and older Americans, Social Security represents a financial foundation, not just for income, but for ...

You may not need to pay Social Security tax on all of your earnings if you have a high salary. Workers pay into the Social Security system until their income reaches the Social Security tax limit ...

A Democratic senator has taken up legislation that would permanently eliminate federal income taxes on Social Security benefits while raising payroll taxes on wealthy Americans to shore up the program ...

Tax laws vary dramatically by state. State taxes are one of the many reasons a Social Security recipient may decide to relocate. Among the nine states that still tax benefits, the tide appears to be ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced two key updates for 2026: the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and the updated Social Security tax wage base. You’ve probably heard a lot ...

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in January to help them keep up with ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.