Every month, the Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a report called the Monthly Statistical Snapshot, which ...

Spike in early Social Security claims this year points to growing concerns about the health of the Social Security system, ...

The average Social Security benefit paid to a retired worker reached an all-time high of $2,002.39 in May 2025. This surpasses last year’s average of $1,917, representing a notable increase within a ...

In fact, the highest possible monthly Social Security benefit for someone turning 70 ... re on track to receive based on your actual work record. That way, you'll know where you stand and if ...

Social Security checks just reached a new record high in June 2025. Find out who’s getting paid, how much, and what it means for the rest of the year.

A new law provides higher Social Security benefits and retroactive lump-sum payments for nearly 3 million people. Here’s the ...

The Social Security Administration faces a funding crisis that will see the agency run out of money for full payments by the mid-2030s.

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One tax expert says a proposed $4,000 bonus deduction is a 'far cry from the savings' that many would see with no taxes on ...

Someone born in late 1958 still has time to apply to suspend benefits the month they reach full retirement age and increase ...

Social Security is a cornerstone of financial security for nearly 68 million Americans. With benefits losing 20% of ...

Trump proposed doing away with taxes on Social Security benefits. Not only are taxes on Social Security income complicated, they can significantly reduce the value of each retiree's monthly checks.