The wage base limit increase means that more higher earners will be paying more in Social Security payroll taxes. For example ...

Most Social Security recipients will get their payments on the regular schedule, but some SSI checks will come early. Here's ...

Most payments will go out at the same time each month, but because of certain holidays or weekends, some payment dates are ...

Everyone receives the Social Security COLA, but these changes could significantly boost or detract from your benefits.

The Social Security Administration has published its 2026 payment schedule and earlier confirmed the 2.8% cost-of-living ...

Waiting until age 70 to claim Social Security will maximize lifetime benefits for most individuals. Around half of all ...

Indexed earnings are SSA calculations that adjust lifetime wages for inflation. Discover how they affect Social Security ...

Find out the full 2026 Social Security and SSI payment schedule, including COLA increases, holiday adjustments and important ...

What’s the best time to take Social Security? If you listen to finance guru Dave Ramsey, the answer is clear. Ramsey ...

The new year brings a big change for Social Security when it comes to claiming benefits. Starting in 2026, the Social ...

Social Security benefits increase 2.8% in 2026 for 75 million Americans. See the updated payment schedule, new income limits and how much checks will rise.

The table below shows the approximate average Social Security checks for retirees by age and gender in 2026. It is based on ...