Earning less than $184,500 in 2026? This Social Security change could affect you.

The government is taxing more income.

2 steps to take to collect the max monthly Social Security check in retirement

It will require high earnings and patience.
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1 Social Security Change That Could Take Money Out of Your Pocket in 2026, and 1 Change That Could Keep More Money in There

The wage base limit is increasing to $184,500 in 2026. Only income up to the wage base limit is subject to the Social Security payroll tax each year. The retirement earnings test thresholds are ...
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Forget COLA: This Is the Social Security Number Retirees Need to Know In 2026

The 2026 Social Security wage base limit rose to $184,500 from $176,100 in 2025. Workers must earn at or above the wage base limit for 35 years to qualify for maximum Social Security benefits. Income ...
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Here Are 2 Major Social Security Changes Retirees Need to Know Heading Into 2026

Social Security recipients are going to see an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8% for 2026. They'll also see a boost in the wage base limit -- the max income subject to Social Security ...
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3 of Social Security's Most Important Numbers Were Recently Announced. Here's What They Are and What You Should Know About Them.

Social Security benefits are increasing by 2.8% in 2026 to help keep up with inflation. The wage base limit -- the portion eligible to be taxed -- increased by $8,400. The earning limit before being ...
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Social Security payroll tax limit increases for 2025. Here's how that may affect you

The Social Security Administration on Oct. 10 unveiled a higher threshold for earnings subject to Social Security payroll taxes, known as the "taxable maximum" or "wage base." The limit shifts ...

This Social Security mistake can reduce your lifetime pay

Squeezing the most money out of Social Security is about doing the right things: working hard, paying Social Security taxes ...