As January 1 is a federal holiday, SSI recipients are scheduled to receive their January 2026 payment a day early—on December ...

Social Security has some rules that surprise retirees — and one of them could mean big unexpected costs for seniors.

The political fight over how to treat public servants in the Social Security system effectively ended earlier this year, when ...

To understand this sudden rush to cash in early, AARP conducted a survey of 1,884 adults aged 50-plus in June 2025 (2). The results showed that 49% of respondents who claimed their benefits earlier ...

The maximum monthly Social Security benefit has been set at $5,251 for 2026. Monthly benefits increase each month you delay claiming beyond your full retirement age. Workers will also need to achieve ...

Social Security payment of up to $4,018 arrives on December 17, 2025: The Social Security Administration is preparing one of ...

A growing dispute between federal authorities and state governments has put 39 states under renewed pressure to revise how ...

When the federal government starts coming apart at its fiscal seams, Social Security will be the first thing to unravel. It is among the country’s largest financial challenges at over $50 trillion in ...

This post may contain links from our sponsors and affiliates, and Flywheel Publishing may receive compensation for actions taken through them. For many retirees, being taxed on Social Security ...

Katharine Paljug is a financial writer and editor with over a decade of industry experience. Her writing has covered nearly every aspect of the financial world, from investing in forex to paying for ...

Larry Ellison likely receives $5,000-$5,300 monthly in Social Security—the maximum. His $300-billion wealth doesn't matter; ...