Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%, but over time, a pattern has emerged in how the agency calculates ...

The Social Security maximum taxable earnings will be $184,500 in 2026, up from $176,100 in 2025. That number, also called the ...

But the main reason you shouldn't be disappointed in a 2.8% COLA is that it's a sign that inflation did not pick up so much ...

If you are collecting spousal benefits in 2025, then you will most likely be entitled to a benefits increase in 2026. This ...

After a delay due to the government shutdown that began on Oct. 1, Social Security announced its most anticipated change of ...

Blank years in your Social Security record could lower your benefits. Learn how spotting them early can help you retire smarter—and boost your future payout.

Get the latest info on average Social Security payments for 85-year-olds, why checks differ by age, how COLAs impact checks, ...

The maximum monthly Social Security check is currently $5,108, or $61,296 annually. Here's the salary you need to claim the ...

New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

It's a benefit you likely pay into, whether you're aware of it or not. Social Security is a government program that provides ...

A TSCL study from 2025 shows 73% of older Americans rely on Social Security for more than half their income. About 29% depend entirely on Social Security benefits to get by. On average, a senior lives ...