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

After a year of market swings and slowly creeping inflation, high-income earners will see a subtle but costly change in 2026: a higher Social Security tax bill. “High earners will pay slightly more ...

Even a small nest egg could serve as a nice supplement to those monthly checks. If you can't continue working full-time, look at part-time or gig work to boost your overall income. If 2026 is the year ...

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Even a small nest egg could serve as a nice supplement to those monthly checks. If you can't continue working full-time, look at part-time or gig work to boost your overall income. Hint: It's not a ...

Find out which 10 states will see the biggest Social Security increases in 2026 and what factors influence the average ...

If you receive Social Security benefits, keep in mind that you likely need to pay taxes on that money. Like many parts of the tax code, it can be complicated to figure out whether – and how much – you ...

Social Security benefits lost 20% of buying power between 2010 and 2024. COLAs use CPI-W which underweights healthcare and housing costs relative to senior spending patterns. Social Security benefits ...

Social Security spousal benefits are a common source of confusion. Nationwide Retirement Institute's 2025 Social Security Survey revealed the following: 30% of adults incorrectly marked this statement ...