Deciding when to claim Social Security is a complex, high-stakes decision that shouldn't be based on fear or simple ...
You can receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount by claiming spousal benefits. You must be at least 62 ...
New tax laws for US citizens. In 2026, millions of retirees in the United States will see a change in their income following tax reforms across much of the ...
In 2025, Social Security Administration employees were suddenly faced with a heavier workload. Here's how that can impact you when you need help.
Squeezing the most money out of Social Security is about doing the right things: working hard, paying Social Security taxes ...
Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are designed to ensure Social Security benefits keep pace with inflation. While they may not always feel like enough, COLAs can help ease the sting ...
Two laws enacted in 2025, President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" and the Social Security Fairness Act, may change beneficiaries' federal tax liability on their benefits. Here's how those ...
What’s the right time to claim Social Security? That’s a complicated question, as there are a lot of factors at play that can ...
Close to 74 million Americans receive Social Security benefits. Nearly two-thirds (63%) say their checks account for at least half of their personal income, according to the Pew Research Center, and ...