Social Security benefits are likely to lose purchasing power next year despite a historic cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

New laws enacted in 2025 may impact just how much federal taxes Social Security beneficiaries owe on their benefit income.

SSI payments arrive on Dec. 1 and Dec. 31 because of a Social Security calendar rule. Also, another round of disability ...

The first round of December's disability payments will be dispersed Wednesday. Use your birthday to see when you'll get your ...

Losing a spouse can bring unexpected Social Security changes. Learn 11 eligibility factors and common pitfalls so you can ...

In December, the Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year. The move was not unexpected, ...

As January 1 is a federal holiday, SSI recipients are scheduled to receive their January 2026 payment a day early—on December ...

The Social Security earnings test applies to individuals who are working and claiming benefits while under their full ...

There’s a reason Social Security is such an important income stream for so many retired Americans. For one thing, a lot of ...

For many older Americans, 2026 is shaping up to be a financially challenging year. If you're worried about being able to ...

Social Security is facing a major financial shortfall. If lawmakers don't find a solution for it, benefit cuts may be ...

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...