Social Security’s final December payments arrive this week, with checks scheduled for Christmas Eve. See who qualifies, payment dates, and why benefits rise in January 2026.

Allowing them to get Social Security and Medicare helps keep them in their jobs. While people can start receiving reduced ...

The Social Security Administration estimates the typical monthly payment for retired workers will rise to $2,071 in January ...

Members of Congress and advocates say the Social Security Administration is providing the public with misleading information about how long it will take to resolve their problems. Over the last ...

Discover how your financial goals for 2026 should align with your retirement plans, especially when it comes to living just ...

Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

However, there's no such thing as a negative Social Security COLA. If the CPI-W has a year-over-year decrease during the ...

Americans love Social Security, but there's a stark generational divide on who should pay for it, a Cato survey shows.

The 2026 Social Security cost of living adjustment is being billed as a milestone, with advocates pointing to one of the ...

There’s a reason Social Security is such an important income stream for so many retired Americans. For one thing, a lot of ...

Many retirees are struggling with their finances, and things could get worse next year if they aren't prepared for this ...