Social Security's upcoming cost-of-living adjustment has gotten a lot of attention. There are other big changes happening to ...

The SSA has confirmed that January 2026 SSI payments will be expedited to December 31, 2025, due to New Year's Day being a ...

January 2026 brings a new round of Social Security changes, and they carry more weight than they first appear. The 2.8% ...

In January 2026, the calendar isn’t kind on many recipients of retirement, disability or survivor benefits in the U.S.

Here’s a look at four major Social Security changes to be aware of in 2026. Each year, Social Security benefits are subject to an annual cost-of-living adjustment based on inflation rates to ensure ...

Social Security is about to go through one of its most consequential years in recent memory, with benefit formulas, tax ...

Workers contributing to Social Security will also see changes to payroll tax limits. In 2026, the maximum amount of earnings subject to Social Security taxes will increase from $176,100 to $184,500, ...

Social Security beneficiaries receiving payments in 2026 can expect about $56 more every month, a new tax deduction that will lower seniors' taxes, and modernization updates to the agency.

In 2026, big changes are coming to Social Security benefits — primarily driven by policy changes, cost of living adjustments and increasing healthcare costs. But these aren’t the only areas to keep an ...

The third and final wave of Social Security payments for the month of December is coming this week, Dec. 24. See what will ...

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West Virginia is phasing out its tax on Social Security benefits. For 2025 returns (filed in 2026), 65% of benefits will be ...