Monthly payments to Social Security and Supplemental Security Income beneficiaries are set to increase. The Social Security Administration said Friday that benefits will go up 2.8% in 2026. The change ...

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 ...

Though average Social Security payouts are meaningfully increasing in the new year, most beneficiaries remain worse for the wear. For most retirees, Social Security is more than just a monthly check.

Yes, the federal government will take a cut of Social Security, which can include monthly retirement, survivor and disability benefits, if total income exceeds certain amounts. But recipients also ...