Social Security benefits are not taxed in most states, but for 2026, eight states still tax Social Security benefits. (That's ...
The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...
WASHINGTON, D.C. — As the year draws to a close, experts say Social Security recipients may benefit from reviewing several key items before Dec. 31 to help avoid payment issues, tax surprises or ...
If you're aiming to file for Social Security in 2026, now is the time to get your retirement plan in shape. The 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is set at 2.8%, earnings test limits are rising, ...
Retirees should be wary of the Social Security Administration (SSA) basing its annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) on an inflation index more relevant to seniors. That’s because the index of ...
Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. October's ...
Social Security October payments are set to be distributed this week despite a brutal battle on Capitol Hill amid the government shutdown 2025, where the Senate will next vote today, Monday, Oct. 20, ...
Will the government shutdown affect Social Security payments this month? On Oct. 1, the federal government shut down as lawmakers failed to reach an agreement over funding, causing some services to ...