Each year, the SSA sets a "wage base limit," which is the maximum amount of your income that's subject to Social Security's ...

With holidays affecting payment schedules and a recent elimination of paper checks, many recipients are navigating a complex ...

The Social Security cost of living adjustment (COLA) has been finalized for 2026. In an announcement on Oct. 24, the Social ...

Social Security is a major source of income for 74.5M Americans. How far does your check go? See averages by age and gender, ...

Instead, the system has a qualifying mechanism based on the amount of Social Security credits you have accumulated. You need ...

Social Security rules have some changes in store for 2026, such as tax rules and cost-of-living adjustments. Here's what ...

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

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

Social Security's 2026 COLA is 2.8%, but a large number of older adults say it's not enough. Learn why benefits fall short of ...

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

Under a new bill that just passed, Americans will be able to get a new Social Security number if they’re under age 14 and had ...

Most retirees rely on Social Security to help cover their expenses, but many are surprised to learn their benefits don’t go ...