Once you turn 70, you can no longer collect delayed retirement credits that boost your Social Security benefits. For this ...

In 2026, the wage base limit is $184,500, up from $176,100 in 2025. To be eligible for the maximum benefit, you'll need to ...

The Treasury Department has named Frank Bisignano as chief executive of the Internal Revenue Service, where he will manage day-to-day operations while also remaining commissioner of the Social ...

The Social Security Administration offers a one-time payment of $255 to surviving spouses (or children). While the amount is ...

For some retired Americans, Social Security is supplemental income, or bonus money they can use on top of a robust nest egg. But not everyone is that fortunate. The reality is that many retired ...

Social Security is a cornerstone of retirement income for millions of Americans, but growing concerns about fraud are making many question how safe their benefits really are. According to new data ...

More than 70 million Americans receiving Social Security benefits will see a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment beginning Jan. 2026. The Social Security Administration made the announcement following the ...

November Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will be issued to recipients in six days. While most SSI payments are issued on the first of every month, November payments will be ...

1:50 p.m. Oct. 24, 2025: This story updated with new information. WASHINGTON — The Social Security cost-of-living increase will go up by 2.8% in 2026, which translates to an average increase of more ...

WASHINGTON — The Social Security Administration's annual cost-of-living adjustment will go up by 2.8% in 2026, translating to an average increase of more than $56 for retirees every month, agency ...