Each year, a cost-of-living adjustment — or COLA — is intended to help recipients keep up with inflation and maintain their standard of living.

When it comes to Social Security, what you don't know can cost you. Many retirees leave money on the table simply because ...

Married couples can maximize Social Security by understanding Full Retirement Age, coordinating claims, and managing work income while receiving benefits.

On the fourth Wednesday in July, the Social Security Administration is scheduled to send out the month’s final round of ...

Delaying Social Security isn’t for everyone—but for these 5 types of people, it could mean bigger checks and long-term ...

In a recent podcast, Barbara Ginty reassured listeners that while Social Security isn't going away, it does face pressures ...

To qualify for Social Security spousal benefits, it's not enough to be over the minimum age of 62 while married to a worker ...

As a candidate, Trump promised to lift taxes on overtime. The new law allows workers to deduct up to $12,500 in overtime compensation (for single filers) or $25,000 (for joint filers). This deduction ...

Social Security’s 2026 cost-of-living raise may hit 2.7%, but a sharp rise in Medicare premiums could erase most gains.

The two non-negotiable factors to qualify for Social Security spousal benefits are: the qualifying spouse currently receiving ...

Dear Abby is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips.

A major shift is coming to how Social Security and other federal benefits are paid out. With an executive order mandating the end of paper-based payments, the U.S. government is pr ...