Though average Social Security payouts are meaningfully increasing in the new year, most beneficiaries remain worse for the wear.

Claiming before your FRA will result in permanent benefit reductions. So if you file at age 66 thinking it's your FRA, you might expect to receive your full benefit amount. But if your FRA is actually ...

Claiming Social Security in 2026 comes with lasting trade-offs. Learn how timing, earnings limits, taxes, and Medicare costs affect your monthly benefit.

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week. Here's what recipients ...

According to the report, China currently has more than 200 million flexible workers. Governments at all levels have improved ...

Deciding where to retire is an important choice, and a potentially expensive one. We analyzed data from Bankrate’s “Best and Worst States to Retire" list for 2024 and combined it with the Tax ...

The last Social Security benefit of 2025 will be dispersed this week, and January's SSI check comes next week. Learn how the ...

Part of retirement planning includes knowing how much you stand to get from Social Security, and how that may or may not be taxed depending on where you live.

Many retirees are surprised to learn their Social Security benefits are taxable. Use our guide to understand the IRS formula for "combined income" and see if you owe.

Explains how the IRS defines self-employment, including sole proprietors, contractors, partners, and gig workers, and clarifies who must comply with SE tax ...

Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...