If you’re a Social Security beneficiary, you may see a boost in your checks starting in 2026. While the official Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) won’t be released until Oct ...

A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know ...

In an “emergency message” dated April 25, the Social Security Administration set a withholding rate of ... said there were about $71.8 billion in benefits — less than 1% of the $8.6 trillion ...

Now, the Education Department has announced that if borrowers do not set up a payment plan by May 5, they may face garnishment from their wages, Social Security benefits and tax refunds to recover ...

But once those tariffs are implemented, the cost of goods could rise in short order. That could, in turn, put seniors on Social Security in a position where their benefits can't come close to ...

For 2025, the COLA was set at 2.5 percent, affecting Social Security and SSI benefits. These annual adjustments ... you'll notice a steady rise in recipients after September 2024.

One of the biggest financial decisions you might have to make in the context of your retirement is figuring out when to claim Social Security. Although the monthly benefit you're entitled to is ...

When you're set to apply for Social Security benefits, go to https://ssa.gov/apply. You'll be prompted to create a My Social Security account if you haven't created one already. It's easy.

Medicare Part B premiums are usually taken out of your Social Security benefits. You can also set up your Medicare Advantage (Part C) and Part D premiums to be deducted from your benefits.

But once those tariffs are implemented, the cost of goods could rise in short order. That could, in turn, put seniors on Social Security in a position where their benefits can’t come close to ...