Social Security is supposed to cover 40% of pre-retirement earnings. But a new report shows your check goes further in some ...

Federal officials are targeting Democratic-led states over alleged safety-net fraud. Critics worry a drumbeat of unfounded ...

Tucked away in the rolling hills of Lewis County sits Weston, West Virginia – a small town miracle where retirees have cracked the code to making their Social Security dollars perform financial ...

Women often are paid less than men and live longer, so it's critical that they know their Social Security options to ensure ...

Yes, the federal government will take a cut of Social Security, which can include monthly retirement, survivor and disability benefits, if total income exceeds certain amounts. But recipients also ...

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...

Many Americans are likely to see massive changes to their taxes in 2026, especially seniors. That’s largely due to President Donald Trump’s so-called big, beautiful bill, a massive 940-page bill ...

For millions of retirees, Social Security isn't just a helpful benefit; it's the backbone of their monthly budget after they've stopped working. And, as inflation continues to keep everyday costs ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more round of disability payments ...

Roughly 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA), including retirees and people with disabilities. Because of the size of the program, benefits are ...

(NEXSTAR) – Hoping to collect maximum Social Security benefits after you retire? It’s not likely unless you were among the country’s top earners for many of your working years. In order to max out ...

The 2026 maximum Social Security benefit of $5,251 requires 35 years of earnings at or above the wage base limit. High earners receiving maximum benefits face significant income drops since Social ...