The first round of February Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,108, will be issued in two days. The second round will go out on Feb. 18 to those born between the 11th and 20th of ...

A new Social Security Administration report shows how benefits vary by age and lifetime earnings, and why higher earners often get a smaller return. Social Security benefits replace a higher income ...

The Social Security Administration is making “significant progress” towards a “digital-first” platform that will serve its beneficiaries. Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano briefed the ...

A Department of Government Efficiency employee shared Social Security data without agency officials’ knowledge and in violation of security protocols, the Justice Department said in a court filing ...

BALTIMORE, Maryland — The Social Security Administration is making progress tied to its push toward a digital-first model. Social Security Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano emphasized that the agency is ...

If you are among the more than 70 million Americans who will receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments. Among the key ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their January benefits this week. There will also be another SSI check distributed at the end of the ...

The 2026 Social Security wage base limit rose to $184,500 from $176,100 in 2025. Workers must earn at or above the wage base limit for 35 years to qualify for maximum Social Security benefits. Income ...

The Trump administration is making several changes to Social Security in 2026. The 2026 Social Security changes could result in Americans losing benefits or access to services. Seniors could struggle ...

Over the holidays, I sat down with my 20-year-old grandniece, a college sophomore full of plans for her future. As we talked about careers and her future, she grew serious. “By the time we get to your ...