New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount ...

Needless to say, Social Security is a large, complex program with over 74 million Americans receiving benefits each month. Social Security retirees can claim benefits at different ages, and the amount ...

"How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

Social Security retirees can choose to claim benefits at different ages. When they decide to claim will impact how much in benefits they receive. There are other factors impacting how much they can ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who ...

Cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) are part of the Social Security benefits program. A new report reveals a serious flaw in the COLA formula. Retirees have missed out on thousands of dollars because ...

How do Social Security spousal benefits work? My wife, who’s approaching age 62, has had a few small-paying jobs over the ...

There's a huge difference in benefits for beneficiaries claiming as soon as possible versus those waiting a few years.