Retirees could earn more retroactive lump sum payments for the time they missed out on the benefits.

Social Security beneficiaries saw a 2.8% boost to their checks in 2026. New estimates for 2027 find the cost-of-living ...

The Social Security Fairness Act provided more than 2.8 million beneficiaries with higher payments. Here's what to know about ...

As 2026 unfolds, millions of retirees are discovering which promises have materialized and what changes are actually taking ...

See February 2026 Social Security and SSI payment dates, why SSI checks arrived early, COLA changes, taxes, and what to do if ...

Inflation cooled in January. If the trend continues, Social Security receipients could see the smallest COLA increase since 2016, estimates show.

A vague remark tied to Trump sparked fresh concern over Social Security. Here's what was said, what hasn't changed, and why ...

U.S. senators urge SSA to revise retroactive payment policies under the Social Security Fairness Act, opening the road for increased payments to beneficiaries.

Many seniors saw their monthly benefits rise last year, and that will affect their tax refunds this year.

A bipartisan “fix” to Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees could lead to a big tax hit for those Americans. Lawmakers are racing the clock before taxes come due on April 15.

More than 100 million Americans have created personal My Social Security accounts, the SSA has announced.

Social Security payments are on schedule for 2026, SSI payments are a little off. What to know to plan your budget, ...