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

If you aren't maximizing your Social Security check, you can make changes that will impact your retirement security.

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

The trickiest requirement for most people will be the maximum taxable earnings limit. This is the highest income subject to ...

Given the latest cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8 percent, up from 2.5 percent in 2025, some beneficiaries will see the ...

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...

In 2026, like in most years, your Medicare premiums did increase. So, if you are 65 and up, you can expect that part of your ...

Social Security benefits crossed a symbolic milestone in January 2026, with the average monthly check reaching $2,071. The ...

The upside of waiting as long as possible to file for benefits is obvious, but there are some nuanced reasons to consider the ...

The highest income Social Security beneficiaries are now set to see a maximum benefit of $5,251 per month. That's an increase ...

The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is expected to be smaller in 2027, with one estimate coming in at 1.3%, as ...

Social Security is supposed to cover 40% of pre-retirement earnings. But a new report shows your check goes further in some ...