Social Security is usually protected, but not always. Learn the four cases where benefits can be garnished, how much can be ...

Yes, the federal government will take a cut of Social Security, which can include monthly retirement, survivor and disability benefits, if total income exceeds certain amounts. But recipients also ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more round of disability payments ...

Every couple of years, I like to cover a topic that confuses almost everyone. That confusion comes at a time when they have so many other things on their minds. I’m talking about handling the Social ...

For millions of retirees, Social Security isn't just a helpful benefit; it's the backbone of their monthly budget after they've stopped working. And, as inflation continues to keep everyday costs ...

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...

The 2026 maximum Social Security benefit of $5,251 requires 35 years of earnings at or above the wage base limit. High earners receiving maximum benefits face significant income drops since Social ...

The majority of retirees say their benefits are a significant source of income. Annual COLAs result in higher payments, but most older adults say they're not enough. Even with continued raises, the ...

If you receive Social Security benefits, keep in mind that you likely need to pay taxes on that money. Like many parts of the tax code, it can be complicated to figure out whether – and how much – you ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, the last group will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more SSI check ...

The wage base limit is the maximum amount of income subject to the Social Security payroll tax each year. To qualify for the maximum benefit, you must earn above the wage base limit for 35 years.

Roughly 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the Social Security Administration (SSA), including retirees and people with disabilities. Because of the size of the program, benefits are ...