Retirement should bring peace of mind, not confusion. Yet as we move deeper into 2026, countless Americans collecting Social ...

The Social Security COLA is just one aspect of your benefits that can impact your tax bill.

Social Security benefits remain taxable on federal income tax returns. But many older adults can save money with new enhanced ...

Two laws enacted in 2025, President Donald Trump's "big beautiful bill" and the Social Security Fairness Act, may change beneficiaries' federal tax liability on their benefits. Here's how those ...

Federal tax rules apply regardless of your state's specific tax rules. Most Social Security recipients will be able to avoid paying taxes on their benefits. Although state laws work in retirees' favor ...

When trying to organize your finances or attempt retirement planning in general, you’re likely going to be factoring in your benefits from Social Security to help you handle some of your expenses.

Most Americans have to pay Social Security tax throughout their entire working lives but there are exceptions for some students and members of certain religious groups.