Are you beating the average Social Security benefit?

The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped.

Social Security benefits are still taxed in some states. Why there's a push to change that

President Donald Trump has touted "no tax on Social Security" with the addition of a new senior deduction. Some states still ...

3 Things Every Senior Needs to Know About Social Security in 2026

You may not be familiar with all of these, even if you've been on benefits for a while.
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I'm 71 and collecting Social Security. Can I switch to half of my husband's benefit when he retires?

A law change means new rules for "switching" between Social Security benefit amounts.

This Little-Known Social Security Rule Will Dictate the Size of Your Benefit

Your full retirement age (FRA) dictates when you become eligible for the full Social Security benefit you've earned. Claiming ...
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Planning to Claim Social Security in 2026? 3 Things to Do Right Now

Your age at sign up will dictate the size of your Social Security benefit. Spouses can coordinate their claiming strategies to maximize their household benefits. Having the necessary documents at hand ...

When to expect your Social Security payment for February. See schedule

Social Security payments for February follow a normal schedule. These checks are the second to reflect a 2.8% cost-of-living ...

2026 Social Security payments will hit bank accounts this week - and they may be bigger

Here's when you can expect your first payment of the new year. Plus, everything you should know about 2026 changes.
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When do December Social Security benefits go out? Second round of checks arrives this week

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 ...