If you've been on Social Security for a while, you probably know that 2025 hasn't been a typical year for the program. Normally, the only time Social Security changes is with the annual cost-of-living ...

Seniors in 2025 are increasingly seeking ways to safeguard their Social Security benefits from taxation, as rising living ...

October 15 marks a pivotal date for Social Security, with significant announcements affecting millions. From the anticipated cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) to potential tax changes, these updates ...

If you expect to claim spousal benefits, though, you won't be able to boost your payment by as much. Spousal benefits max out ...

According to The Senior Citizens League, two-thirds of older Americans count on their monthly Social Security checks for at least half their income. That means when and how benefits are claimed can ...

So what are these benefits, exactly? Well, the overall average monthly Social Security benefit for retirees was $2,007 as of ...

The latest forecasts put Social Security's 2026 COLA between 2.7% and 2.8%, which would amount to an extra $648 to $672 in benefit income for the average retired worker next year. Social Security's ...

Millions of Americans who rely on Social Security are set to receive their next payment this week. The Social Security Administration (SSA) issues monthly benefits to more than 70 million people ...