Social Security is a crucial source of income for many seniors, so understanding the details of how these benefits work is ...

What does the "Big Beautiful" bill mean for your Social Security as a retiree - and how can you plan for the potential changes ahead?

Now that the Senate and House have both passed their versions of the tax and spending bill, it is up to President Donald Trump to sign it into law, including a new temporary deduction — called a ...

Congress could look to high earners to help offset lost revenue and possibly shore up the Social Security program.

When determining your income taxes in retirement and on your Social Security benefits, the IRS uses your “combined income” and filing status as the two main markers. At $36,000 a year from Social ...

If you are one of the more than 60 million people who receive Social Security benefits, you may have received an interesting message last week. That’s because the Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

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One key benefit that many people overlook when trying to maximize their Social Security benefits is the spousal benefit. Under Social Security regulations, an individual may apply for Social Security ...

Some Americans ages 65 and over are poised to see additional tax relief under Republicans' "big beautiful" bill. Now that the Senate and House have both passed their versions of the tax and spending ...