When you are living on Social Security, it goes without saying that every dollar matters, and finding a way to supplement ...

Did you know that Social Security benefits might have to shrink a lot within a decade?

The switch from one index to another won't make anyone rich, but here's why senior groups say it makes more sense.

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) announcement has been delayed to the ongoing government shutdown. However, the official announcement is scheduled to take place in the next ...

With most of Washington shut down, the Bureau of Labor Statistics recalled employees to ensure that one statistic was released on time: the consumer price index. The Social Security Administration ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Teresa Ghilarducci Ph.D. is an Economics Professor. Today’s Social Security COLA (Cost-of-Living Adjustment) means that about 75 ...

The Social Security Administration's annual cost-of-living adjustment announcement for 2026 has been delayed as the government shutdown lingers. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics was supposed to ...

The Social Security payroll tax includes a 6.2% tax paid by both employees and employers. Workers will pay Social Security payroll taxes on up to $184,500 in earnings in 2026. Individuals who have ...