If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

Considering that Social Security is a large portion of many Americans' retirement income, it makes sense that people would ...

Social Security benefits are not taxed in most states, but for 2026, eight states still tax Social Security benefits. (That's ...

Not all retirees who live in states that tax Social Security benefits have to pay state income taxes. Will your benefits be ...

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The first Social Security payments of 2026 are set to go out in January, reflecting a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). Social Security typically pays benefits on Wednesdays. The first wave of ...

A new year can also bring a fresh start for Social Security beneficiaries — including changes to monthly payments, earnings limits for those who continue working, and cost-of-living adjustments that ...

It's hard to believe that 2025 is pretty much almost over. But now that we've reached the tail end of the year, it's time to start looking toward 2026. If you're receiving Social Security, you should ...