This was the average Social Security benefit in 1975, and here's what it is now
You may not remember much from 1975, but it was when Gerald Ford was president, Saturday Night Live premiered on TV, and the Vietnam War ended.
Third round of February Social Security payments goes out in three days
The third round of February’s Social Security payments will go out to the final group of retirees in three days.
Here's What to Do If You Owe Social Security Benefit Taxes You Can't Pay
"Boring" is a word that frequently comes to mind when people think about doing their taxes. But if you're a retiree living off a fixed income, tax time can also be stressful. You probably don't have an employer withholding money for taxes upfront,
Should The Rich Stop Getting Social Security?
Social Security will run out of money in 2035. It really doesn’t work that way. The fund will only be able to 83% or so of the benefits it pays today. That number will drop to 70% a few years after that.
Essential Social Security Facts American Citizens Should Know
Social Security is likely a big part of your retirement planning, and it's best to have all the facts straight before you sign up.
Your Social Security Checks Will Go the Furthest in These 10 States
Retiring without Social Security would be difficult for most Americans. And if you've spent most of your career living paycheck to paycheck, it might be all but impossible. Yet we know that living off Social Security alone isn't easy either.
Social Security Age Change In 2025: What It May Mean For You
Many Americans look forward to retirement as a time to maximize their Social Security benefits and pursue their goals. However, a recent change in the retirement age may prompt some to rethink their plans.
How big is the average Social Security check of a middle-class retiree?
Social Security is an important piece of the retirement puzzle, particularly for middle-class retirees who count on the safety net to supplement their post-career income. But if you see Social Security as an income centerpiece,
Social Security Gets Major $205-Billion Boost After COVID Deaths
The deaths of over a million Americans during the pandemic allowed the Social Security program to save billions in future ...
President Trump's Plan to Eliminate Social Security Benefit Taxes Would Save the Wealthy Thousands Per Year. Here's How Much the Average American Would Benefit
You pay Social Security taxes throughout your career, so it can feel a little unfair if you have to pay taxes on your ...
New Social Security chief was being investigated when Musk team tapped him
Data analyst Leland Dudek was suspected of sharing unauthorized access to information with the U.S. DOGE Service. Now he’s ...
Anxiety Mounts Among Social Security Recipients as DOGE Troops Settle In
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce ...
Social Security's 2026 Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Estimate Was Just Updated, and It's a Mixed Bag for Retirees
Although retired-worker benefits are set to make history in 2026, the latest COLA forecast is anything but reassuring.
Social Security increase 2026: Here’s the latest COLA prediction, and it’s looking like it could be even less than last year
The latest cost-of-living projection for 2026 shows that seniors could see less of an increase than last year, according to ...
New Social Security chief refutes claims of deceased people over 100 years old getting checks
People who are listed as over 100 years old in the Social Security system are "not necessarily receiving benefits," the new ...
The Unfortunate Truth About Claiming Social Security at Age 70
The main idea behind waiting until age 70 to claim benefits is that the increase in monthly benefits will eventually make up ...
Musk’s DOGE descends on Social Security Administration
Elon Musk’s team has descended on an already understaffed Social Security Administration, which now faces further workforce ...
Jean Chatzky shares urgent advice on Social Security, retirement
The personal finance expert has guidance about how to calculate retirement income, including Social Security benefits.
Is my tax and Social Security data safe from DOGE? Safeguard these sensitive records.
Even if none of your data gets mislaid, copied or hacked, it's a good idea to store copies of some key federal records for ...