If you receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments.

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

Given the latest cost-of-living adjustment of 2.8 percent, up from 2.5 percent in 2025, some beneficiaries will see the ...

The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of all seniors whose provisional income -- adjusted gross income ...

More than 70 million Americans rely on monthly payments from the SSA, including retirees and people with disabilities.

To claim the maximum spousal benefit, you must apply at your FRA. You can claim as early as 62, but doing so will shrink your ...

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

Although Medicare Part A, which covers hospital care, is free for most enrollees, seniors have to pay a premium each month ...

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.

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

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier ...