Taxes May 6, 2026
What is the Maximum Social Security Tax You Must Pay on Your Earnings in 2026?
Unlike other taxes you have to pay, there is a maximum Social Security tax threshold that once met, you do not have to pay into anymore.
Taxes May 4, 2026
Trump Touts ‘Golden Age’ for Seniors During Florida Rally
President Donald Trump came to the friendly territory of Florida’s retirement haven Friday for his first public event since an alleged assassination attempt against him, touting tax cuts for seniors and parading Dr. Phil on stage.
Benefits May 4, 2026
Senate Democrats Release Report on Social Security Cuts
A recent report from Senate Democrats is warning Americans that changes to the Social Security Administration are making it “harder for Americans to get their benefits.”
Benefits May 1, 2026
Taxes on Social Security Benefits Vary Depending on Many Factors
Tahlequah, OH-based CPA Anthony Hughes said many taxpayers do not understand how taxes and Social Security benefits work, and it keeps coming up when they file their returns.
Benefits April 30, 2026
New Social Security Proposal in Congress Would Do Away with Major Benefits Cut
Rep. Greg Murphy (R-NC) and Sen. Rick Scott (R-FL) introduced the Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act, which would do away with the retirement earnings test that reduces benefits for Social Security beneficiaries who claim early retirement.
Benefits April 27, 2026
What’s the Average Social Security Benefit at Every Age?
The most current data from the Social Security Administration shows the average retirement benefit is $2,079 a month. That varies greatly, however, based on when you start drawing benefits.
Benefits April 22, 2026
Senators Say Social Security Owes Millions of Recipients Back Pay
A bipartisan group of senators—John Fetterman, Susan Collins, Bill Cassidy, and John Cornyn—is pressing the Social Security Administration to pay full retroactive benefits to some retirees they may be owed under a landmark law passed last year.
Benefits April 20, 2026
Is Social Security Running Out? Here’s What Federal Projections Actually Say
Benefit reductions are a reality that could come to fruition in the early-to-mid-2030s if Congress does not act to address a projected long-term funding shortfall, federal estimates show.
Benefits April 20, 2026
Social Security Changed the Rules for Widows and Divorced Spouses, Which Could Earn Them Thousands
The rule change mainly applies to widows and divorced spouses whose spouses worked in the public sector and did not always pay Social Security taxes.
Benefits April 13, 2026
Should Seniors Expect a Social Security Increase Amid Soaring Gas Prices?
The Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2027 is expected to be 2.8%, according to a new projection from The Senior Citizens League.
Benefits March 31, 2026
Proposal Calls for Cap on Social Security Payments for Couples Who Collect Over $100K
As Social Security faces potential insolvency in 2032, a new proposal from the nonpartisan Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget calls for capping benefits.
Benefits March 31, 2026
Why Claiming Social Security Early Can Reduce Your Retirement Check for Life
The Social Security Administration allows early retirement benefits beginning at 62, but the agency said those who claim before reaching full retirement age receive permanently reduced payments.