One of those changes? The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which came to life roughly four decades ago (and subsequently ...

The 2.8% COLA for 2026 is here. We break down the average payment increases for retirees, disabled workers, and survivors to help you budget for the new year.

None of the above are true for Lauren Perraut and her husband, Dylan. Lauren is only 32 years old, and while she earns ...

Lauren is only 32 years old, and while she earns $122,000 a year, her husband makes $60,000. The couple has managed to amass ...

When survivors of child sexual abuse receive compensation, many may have to repay Centrelink, Medicare and private health ...

In 2025, a single Social Security work credit is worth $1,810. In 2026, the value of a work credit is rising to $1,890. This ...

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 ...

For Americans of a certain age, there may be no bigger question than this. At what age should I take Social Security? At age 62? Sixty-five? Seventy? The question matters, because your monthly Social ...

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 ...

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 ...

(NEXSTAR) – Hoping to collect maximum Social Security benefits after you retire? It’s not likely unless you were among the country’s top earners for many of your working years. In order to max out ...

(NEXSTAR) – Tens of millions of Social Security and Supplemental Security beneficiaries will soon receive their first, slightly larger check of the new year, thanks to the 2026 cost-of-living ...