Social Security changes in 2026 include a cost-of-living increase and an increase in the maximum benefit recipients can get.

Social Security payments for the month of January follow a normal schedule. January checks will reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living ...

Social Security benefits are going up by 2.8% in 2026, with the average monthly payment rising to $2,071. The full retirement ...

Many foreigners, including former U.S. citizens, lose Social Security when living abroad because of their citizenship.

See how claiming Social Security at different ages impacts your monthly benefit, using updated 2026 figures that reflect the ...

Get the latest on Social Security benefits, COLA updates, and policy changes — what they mean for retirees, SSI recipients ...

Some states tax Social Security benefits while others don't. See the map to find out if your benefits will be affected in ...

Social Security benefits change according to your past and present income, as well as the age at which you began claiming ...

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will see their benefits entering their accounts on December 31 instead of ...

Social Security benefits are a lifeline for many retirees, with 62% of current retirees saying they're a major source of income, according to a 2025 poll from Gallup.

Florida doesn't tax Social Security benefits "but you may pay federal taxes on a portion of your Social Security benefits, depending on your 'provisional income,'" AARP said.

US Sen. Brian Schatz has introduced legislation aimed at expanding Social Security benefits for seniors and families in Hawaiʻi and across the nation.