The wage base limit increase means that more higher earners will be paying more in Social Security payroll taxes. For example ...

In 2026, you only pay taxes on the first $184,500 you earn. This limit was lower in the past, but it always represented an ...

Fortunately, these taxes are falling out of favor. Many of those living in the eight states that still have them won't lose ...

The money you lose to the earnings test isn’t gone forever. Amounts that were withheld will be added back to your benefit ...

Decades of delayed action have only exacerbated the shortfall. Bloomberg’s editorial board argues that Washington must “break ...

Social Security's full retirement age is shifting again in 2026, and for millions of Americans that change will quietly reset ...

Everyone receives the Social Security COLA, but these changes could significantly boost or detract from your benefits.

Nine states don't have income taxes. Another four states don't tax income from retirement accounts. However, retirees could ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What are the most popular ages that people start taking their Social Security retirement benefits? I’m ...

First 2026 Social Security payments start January 14. They carry a 2.8% COLA boost for 71 million Americans. Retired workers ...

For many Americans, retirement often means living on a fixed income. In fact, according to The National Council on Aging, at ...

When should you claim Social Security benefits? Everyone who is retiring must grapple with this question, and because you can ...