Indexed earnings are SSA calculations that adjust lifetime wages for inflation. Discover how they affect Social Security ...

One of those changes? The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which came to life roughly four decades ago (and subsequently ...

Social Security has been a central political promise for President Donald Trump, but the reality of his second term is a mix ...

A civil engineer earning $176,100 in 2025 per year looks the same as Elon Musk in the eyes of the Social Security system.

Michigan beneficiaries with end-of-the-month birthdays are scheduled to receive their Social Security money on Christmas Eve, Dec. 24. This round of payments will be the last before the cost-of-living ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, the last group will receive their December benefits this week. Afterwards, there will be only one more SSI check ...

When they kick off Sunday at AT&T Stadium, the Los Angeles Chargers will be playing with plenty of motivation, against a team just hours from officially being eliminated from the playoffs. With the ...

When medical costs are rising rapidly, Medicare consumes a larger portion of Social Security benefits each year. Recipients of Social Security will experience that in a big way in 2026. Social ...

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 ...

For millions of retirees, Social Security isn't just a helpful benefit; it's the backbone of their monthly budget after they've stopped working. And, as inflation continues to keep everyday costs ...

Jake Safane has nearly 15 years of journalism and marketing experience on topics ranging from local entrepreneurship to international banking. He has written for publications such as The Economist, LA ...