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You Have Less Than 3 Months To Prepare for 3 Major Social Security Changes

Major Social Security changes in 2026 will affect retirement age, benefit increases, and income taxes. Learn what's shifting ...

3 of Social Security's Most Important Numbers Were Recently Announced. Here's What They Are and What You Should Know About Them.

Tax aside, the wage base limit is also important to track for individuals looking to receive the maximum monthly Social ...

Will You Qualify for Social Security's Biggest Paycheck of $5,251 in 2026?

Social Security benefits can be life-changing for retirees, particularly those on a tight budget. In 2026, the highest payment will be a whopping $5,251 per month, which is significantly higher than ...

First round of November Social Security payments goes out in six days

Social Security beneficiaries can see a personalized estimate of how much they could expect each month through the SSA’s calculator.

Social Security Basics: 12 Things You Must Know to Maximize Your Benefits

Claiming Social Security benefits at the right time means more money for you. Here’s a guide to everything from knowing your ...

5 Things Retirees Get Wrong About Social Security (#5 Hurts the Most)

Unpack Social Security myths that shrink your check, and see how taxes, timing, work rules, and spousal benefits change what ...

You Have Less Than 2 Months to Prepare for 8 Big Social Security Changes

Prepare for 2026 Social Security updates now, including 2.8% COLA, earnings-test limits changes, SSI and disability ...
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Retirement Expert Says Social Security Not ‘Going Bankrupt’

Social Security has survived past solvency crises, but it is not clear to industry expert Marcia Mantell what action Congress ...

Social Security COLA hike coming in 2026. Don’t expect it to feel like a raise

The cost-of-living boost for Social Security beneficiaries will land at 2.8% in 2026, based on new data from a much anticipated but delayed September inflation report released Friday, Oct. 24.