Some Social Security recipients will get their first boosted payments of 2026 this week.

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

Social Security can't go bankrupt because its primary revenue stream is taxes on wages. But Social Security is facing a ...

The Social Security Administration distributes benefits to almost 74 million people each month. Here is when to expect yours in January.

But Social Security benefits themselves aren't the only thing that get adjusted for inflation. The system of taxing wages for ...

Social Security payments for January 2026 are rolling out now, including the first checks with the 2.8% COLA increase. See the full payment schedule by birthday and benefit type.

How much Social Security income spouses receive depends on their claim age and the primary insurance amount (PIA) of their ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) applies an earnings test for anyone who claims retirement benefits before they reach ...

Social Security retirees are at risk of an impending benefits shortfall that could have serious financial consequences.

SSI recipients who also receive Social Security benefits will get their check early. Find out more about what to expect with ...

Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks in January: The Social Security Administration sends regular ...

The best way to determine if you're ready for a 2026 Social Security claim is to consider your age and the impact of your age ...