The first Social Security payments of 2026 arrive on January 14, carrying the new 2.8% COLA increase. Over 70 million ...

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

A new report shows where Social Security checks stretch the furthest — and where they fall short. See the top 10 and bottom 10 states for retirees in 2026.

Waiting to claim Social Security until age 70 can add more to your monthly payments, but it doesn't always pay off over time.

Thirteen U.S. states do not tax retirement income in 2026, offering major savings for retirees. Nine states have no income ...

In the coming days, the U.S.’s Social Security Administration is scheduled to send out its latest batch of January payments.

Indexed earnings are SSA calculations that adjust lifetime wages for inflation. Discover how they affect Social Security ...

A 42-minute video from a conservative content creator in Minnesota has provided the Trump administration with yet another opportunity to argue that federal safety net programs are plagued by ...

Some Social Security choices cannot be changed once you file. Learn which four decisions are permanent, why they go wrong, ...

Your first Social Security check of 2026 does more than flip the calendar. It's also the first payment that reflects the new ...

Millions of Americans gain new access to ABLE accounts in 2026 as eligibility expands to disabilities beginning before age 46 ...

Rumors spread that Social Security paper checks were ending. Here's what actually changed, why the confusion started, and ...