The Social Security wage base limit is the maximum amount of your income that's subject to the Social Security payroll tax ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

The standard advice is to hold off, but most retirees claim the benefit as soon as they can, at age 62. Here’s what to know ...

The good news is that Social Security has enough money in its combined trust funds to keep up with scheduled benefits until 2034. But beyond that point, the program may be looking at about a 19% ...

The amount of a retiree’s Social Security payments is based on numerous factors, including that person’s previous earnings, ...

Beneficiaries should receive a one‑page COLA notice in late November via the my Social Security account or by mail in ...

SSI recipients will receive two Social Security payments in December 2025 due to a calendar scheduling quirk that moves ...

Explore the Social Security benefit amounts you can receive at various retirement ages and whether the monthly amount or the lifetime amount matters more to you.

Waiting till 70 significantly increases your Social Security benefits, but there are circumstances when taking it at 67, or ...

December will see two SSI checks due to the New Year's holiday. Here's when you'll get your disability payments this month.

Field offices have long been community-based branches that serve as the public face of the SSA, which provide in-person help ...