Washington, DC: Millions of Social Security beneficiaries could potentially increase their annual payments by up to $1,500 through strategic planning and lesser-known qualification methods, according ...

Social Security benefits are set to rise in 2026. The SSA predicts a 2.7% COLA increase. Retirees and beneficiaries can expect higher payments starting January. This adjustment helps keep Social ...

New law gives seniors a $6,000 tax break on Social Security, but many still face taxes. Fidelity suggests Roth IRAs, HSAs and delaying benefits to save.

The average Social Security benefit for retired workers was $2,005 in June 2025. That figure would increase to $2,059 in the event of a 2.7% COLA, meaning the average retired worker would collect an ...

Social Security benefits increase each year to keep up with rising prices. This yearly boost is called the Cost-of-Living Adjustment, or COLA. For 2026, For 2026, experts expect the COLA to increase ...

Key Points Social Security benefits vary by age, earnings history, and when you start claiming. Waiting longer to claim can lead to higher monthly payments. Taxes and retirement savings affect how ...

While a government shutdown won't prevent Social Security checks from going out or interrupt Medicare coverage, parts of the programs may slow down or shutter for the duration.

Most people would get a larger lifetime benefit by delaying Social Security, possibly until age 70. This is when you qualify for your largest benefit, worth 124% of the amount you'd qualify for at ...

Seniors in 2025 are increasingly seeking ways to safeguard their Social Security benefits from taxation, as rising living costs and inflation ...

For several years, many people online have claimed that U.S. Social Security payments were being renamed "Federal Benefit Payments." In mid- and late 2025, the rumor spread in various lengthy Facebook ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

To calculate cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) increases to 2026 payments, the agency needs data from the largely furloughed Bureau of Labor Statistics.