I've written about my now deceased friend, Don Winters, before. But I can tell from my emails that it's time to share his ...

Many advanced countries also have higher Social Security taxes than ours - which totals 12.4%, split between worker and employer. According to the International Social Security Association, Austrian ...

But it's not a given that you'll qualify for Social Security in retirement. You might assume that once you reach a certain ...

The Trump administration is exploring ways to reduce costs and extend the lifespan of Social Security benefits. Here are some of their ideas.

SSA confirmed a 2.8% COLA for 2026. Learn when checks hit, how taxes and Medicare may change, and the smart moves to keep ...

Republican tax cuts and immigration crackdowns have deepened Social Security’s crisis. How to fix it without punishing working Americans.

One interesting thing about Social Security is that changes to the program don't just impact retirees and the many ...

The SSA’s final October payments went out this week, and some beneficiaries will see two deposits in October — including an ...

Combined income is your adjusted gross income plus any tax-exempt interest and half your Social Security benefit.

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Individual retirement benefits will climb an average of about $56 per month, the Social Security Administration said.

While it should arrive momentarily, seniors may be disappointed in it. It's best to recognize the inherent flaw in COLAs -- ...