Payment amounts are determined by several factors, including age of retirement and the number of years paid into Social Security.

A recent survey found that roughly two-thirds of U.S. taxpayers don’t understand how federal rates and brackets actually affect their taxes. Take our quiz to see if you can get it right, bust common ...

Some new numbers have emerged regarding social security and COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment). Doug and Lee break down what this might mean to beneficiaries of the government program as well as future ...

The Social Security Administration is looking to modernize its systems and phase out paper checks just days from now. Social Security Administrator Frank Bisignano joins “Morning in America” to ...

In 2025, California continues to stand out as one of the most supportive states for seniors, especially those aged 60 and ...

Members of Congress recently introduced legislation that would eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits and raise the ...

The Iowa congressmen's descriptions of the Big Beautiful Bill don't line up with what's going on, write John Hale and Terri Hale.

Around 7.5 million people in the U.S. are due to get a benefits check from the Social Security Administration next week.

If you want a bigger Social Security check, there's a surefire way to get it -- but not everyone can make it happen.

As living costs continue to rise, more than half of seniors on Social Security report cutting back on discretionary spending, ...

As retirement approaches, many Americans focus on saving, but fewer spend time preparing for how they'll spend. While some ...

The latest estimates call for a 2026 Social Security COLA of 2.7%. Due to senior-specific inflation and rising Medicare premiums, it might not be enough. We'll find out the actual 2026 COLA in ...