The following 42 states, along with Washington, D.C., currently do not tax Social Security benefits: West Virginia is the ...

To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...

Social Security’s 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment arrived in January checks for America’s 71 million recipients, bringing the ...

Social Security is a key lifeline for millions of retired Americans. As of January 2026, the average monthly salary is $2,071 ...

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.

More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, including retirees and people with disabilities.

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

There are three key mistakes to avoid, including making faulty assumptions about the cost-of-living adjustment. Social ...

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

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

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