The policy would have fundamentally altered who qualifies for the two federal disability programs by eliminating or limiting ...

Medicare Part B 2026 increase is the second largest ever in dollar terms. It'll likely eat a big chunk of the Social Security ...

West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...

Social Security benefits will rise 2.8% in 2026, but higher Medicare premiums may offset gains. Learn how to protect your ...

There are millions of older Americans today who rely on Social Security for monthly income. And even if you manage to retire with a decent chunk of retirement savings, you might still depend pretty ...

Social Security isn't static, with changes made to payouts, tax levels, and income thresholds on a near-annual basis. The highly anticipated 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) is historic, but ...

Few government programs have had the impact of Social Security. Each year, its payments help lift 22 million Americans — mostly seniors — out of poverty, according to the Center on Budget and Policy ...

Congress enacted a new law in 1983 to ensure Social Security can continue paying full benefits. One aspect of the changes was spaced out over multiple decades, culminating next year. Congress faces a ...

Older parents can take advantage of a little-known Social Security benefit that could help them maximize total lifetime benefits, experts said. If you’re at least 62, you may be able to claim Social ...

Every fall, tens of millions of Americans anxiously await one number — the Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA). It determines how much their monthly checks will increase next year. For ...