Social Security is rolling out a package of upgrades that will touch nearly every part of how Americans interact with the ...

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

For married couples with unequal historical earnings, it may make sense for the lower income spouse to file for Social Security benefits early or before the higher earner. Ultimately, deciding when to ...

Social Security calculates your monthly benefits using the 35 years when your earnings were the highest. You need to earn above the wage base limit for 35 years to be eligible for the maximum benefit.

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...

Yes, the federal government will take a cut of Social Security, which can include monthly retirement, survivor and disability benefits, if total income exceeds certain amounts. But recipients also ...