If you expect to claim spousal benefits, though, you won't be able to boost your payment by as much. Spousal benefits max out ...

Dear Savvy Senior, I’ve read that the Social Security Administration offers a lump-sum payment to new retirees who need some extra cash. I haven’t yet filed for my retirement benefits and would like ...

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If you’re among the 74.5 million Americans receiving Social Security or claiming soon, 2026 brings a wave of changes that ...

Social Security remains a cornerstone of retirement planning in the United States, yet misconceptions abound. Many Americans ...

Savers are deeply worried that Social Security won't cover their retirement costs, but there are things you can do to close the gap.

The federal government and some states tax Social Security. But even if you live in a state that doesn’t tax your benefits, ...

Nearly 70% of U.S. adults receiving Social Security say they've had to make lifestyle changes as a result of cost-of-living increases outpacing their benefits, according to a 2025 survey from the ...

The Social Security Administration increases the amount of taxable earnings every year to account for wage inflation. For ...

Social Security privatization refers to a proposal that shifts the current government-run system to one where a portion of the money you normally pay in Social Security taxes would be diverted to a ...

LEAWOOD, KS--(Marketwire - Sep 24, 2012) - Social Security Solutions announced today their partnership with Kiplinger Washington Editors to provide users with the software they need to evaluate their ...

August 14 marked the 90th anniversary of Social Security, which has provided hundreds of millions of Americans with retirement, survivor and disability benefits. The program is extremely popular with ...