My son, 16, has been getting $700/month from Social Security since his dad died. I’m managing this money for him — but how do I make the most of it?

That’s the situation that Amy finds herself in with her 16-year-old son, Todd. Unfortunately, the reason for the financial ...

Pennsylvania man, 68, fraudulently collected $34K from Social Security by leaving out 1 key detail in his reports — now he faces 10 years in prison

Court records show that Foster ultimately received $34,000 in benefits he wasn’t entitled to. He pleaded guilty to SSI fraud and theft of government property and now faces sentencing in January 2026.
New York Post

Social Security benefits could increase by $200 a month — here’s who would qualify

Democratic Senators are pushing legislation that could hike monthly Social Security payments by $200, arguing senior citizens are struggling to keep up with sky-high costs. The recently introduced ...
Detroit Free Press

When does the Social Security COLA take effect? What to expect in 2026

More than 2 million Social Security recipients in Michigan, and millions more nationwide, are in line to receive a cost of living adjustment, or COLA, starting in January 2026, the Social Security ...
The Motley Fool

3 Important Social Security Changes Coming in 2026

A higher cost-of-living adjustment than retirees received in 2025 is on the way. Individuals who claim retirement benefits early and keep working will be subject to higher earnings limits. The maximum ...
Austin American-Statesman

Social Security payments could increase by $200 for first half of 2026. Here's how

Monthly Social Security payments could increase by $200 per month, if a bill introduced by Democratic Senators in late October passes. Here's what to know about the proposed legislation. The proposed ...
Celtics Wire

Will you get Social Security payments in November? Shutdown update, schedule, COLA

Will November Social Security benefit payments go out in November if the shutdown continues? Here's what to know, ...
Kiplinger

Social Security Tax Limit Rises Again: Who Pays More in 2026?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) just announced two key updates for 2026: the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) and the updated Social Security tax wage base. You’ve probably heard a lot ...
Forbes

Top Social Security Tax Rising 4.8% In 2026, As Benefits Creep Up 2.8%

Social Security tax will be imposed on $184,500 of earnings. Average benefits per recipient will climb $56 a month, but some of that will be eaten up by a not-yet-announced hike in Medicare Part B ...
PBS

Social Security recipients will get an average increase of $56 per month

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency officials said ...
Fox Business

Social Security COLA for 2026 revealed following shutdown-related delay

The annual inflation adjustment for Social Security benefits was released on Friday, and beneficiaries are set to see larger benefits in 2026. Social Security's annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) ...
JournalofAccountancy

Social Security wage base and COLA announced for 2026

Individual taxable earnings of up to $184,500 annually will be subject to Social Security tax in 2026, the Social Security Administration (SSA) said Friday. The amount, an increase from $176,100 in ...