Social Security’s new COLA boosts benefits, but Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges, Part D costs and tax withholding can shrink retirees’ real increase.

You can receive up to 50% of your spouse's primary insurance amount by claiming spousal benefits. You must be at least 62 ...

The average Social Security benefit for retired workers is substantially higher at age 70 than at 62.

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The 2026 Social Security wage base limit rose to $184,500 from $176,100 in 2025. Workers must earn at or above the wage base limit for 35 years to qualify for maximum Social Security benefits. Income ...

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Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more round of disability payments ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. Here's what to know about the upcoming Social Security payments. The ...

Boosting your wages could lead to more generous benefits. Reviewing your earnings record could help you avoid getting shorted. Delaying your claim once you're eligible could yield a larger monthly ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The first Social Security payments in December will be distributed in a week for Michigan beneficiaries with birth dates from the ...