Here's Exactly When You Can Expect Your First Social Security Check With the 2026 COLA Included

After a delay, the Social Security Administration has announced a 2.8% cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for 2026. This is ...

If You Understand These 4 Social Security Rules, You're Miles Ahead of Most

The Social Security Administration assigns you a full retirement age (FRA) based on your birth year. Yours is 67 if you were ...

My husband and I have $7K in Social Security and $2.5 million in stocks. What could go wrong?

Dear Quentin, I am retiring next year, but I hope to wait until January 2027 before I draw Social Security at 69½. My husband ...

Will the government shutdown 2025 impact my Social Security check? See if you'll get paid

The federal government shutdown 2025 is now on Day 21. Here's what to know about your Social Security payments amid the ...

Here Are the States That Won't Tax Your Social Security, 401(k), IRA, or Pension Income

Seven states offer exemptions for various forms of retirement income. Nine states don't have any state income tax, which also ...

Where to Deposit Your Social Security Check

If you receive Social Security checks, where you deposit them matters because it can help grow your earnings. See the best ...

Your $0 Years Could Be Shrinking Your Social Security Benefits—Here’s How to Fix It

Blank years in your Social Security record could lower your benefits. Learn how spotting them early can help you retire smarter—and boost your future payout.

When will your Social Security and SSI payments arrive in November 2025 — and why is the SSI check coming early this month?

Social Security and SSI payment schedule November 2025 brings an early twist for millions. The SSI payment will hit on ...

Next Social Security payment arrives on November 3, 2025: eligibility and requirements

The next Social Security payment in the United States is coming up and MARCA explains who qualifies, how the dates are ...

I’m 65, itching to retire but only have $500K saved. I want $2K/month plus my Social Security — how can I swing this?

Wanting to retire but not having enough money to do so comfortably is a common dilemma. According to the Schroders 2025 US ...

Health Savings Account (HSA) vs. Flexible Spending Account (FSA): What to Know Before You Enroll

FSAs and HSAs are similar in that they're both healthcare savings accounts that you fund with pre-tax dollars. Withdrawals ...

Social Security raises benefits 2.8%: Your questions on taxes, payouts, and dates answered

In 2026, Social Security benefits will increase by 2.8% for 75 million recipients, reflecting inflation. The maximum earnings ...