The Social Security Administration should send you personalized COLA notices in December with your exact 2026 benefit amount.

The 2026 Social Security COLA Is Official. Here's How Much the Average Retirement Check Will Increase Next Year. The average ...

In 2026, the wage base limit is $184,500, up from $176,100 in 2025. To be eligible for the maximum benefit, you'll need to ...

Understanding how Social Security spousal benefits work is crucial for maximizing your family’s retirement income.

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

Many of marriage's benefits are emotional and psychological, but the union of two souls famously offers some legal and ...

Dear Primary Breadwinner: Questions about spousal benefits are among the most frequently asked and confusing parts of Social ...

New Social Security rules could mean you get more—or less—in each benefit check next year. Here’s how to calculate the amount ...

Find out how far the 2026 average Social Security check will stretch, how inflation affects its value, and what that means ...

The COLA boost is slightly better than earlier estimates, even if we're not talking about a lot of money. But many retirees ...

All Social Security beneficiaries will see a 2.8% increase in their benefit amount next year, but the most any retiree can receive monthly in 2026 is $5,251. That amount will go to those who ...

See how much the average retiree receives from Social Security today and learn how the latest COLA increase could change monthly checks going forward.