Young adults also were more likely to misunderstand how the program pays out benefits, the Cato poll found. Half of Gen Z ...

The problem that retirees must deal with in 2026 relates to the rules that determine when the federal government charges ...

President Trump promised that he would eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. While the President was not quite able to ...

Fully 41 states -- plus the District of Columbia -- don't tax Social Security benefits. Here they are: That's a long list, ...

But President Donald Trump’s campaign promise, “Seniors should not pay taxes on Social Security — and they won't,” was upheld ...

New laws enacted in 2025 may impact just how much federal taxes Social Security beneficiaries owe on their benefit income.

Social Security benefits are set to jump in a few weeks when the 2.8% 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) takes effect. You ...

The White House claims there's “no tax on Social Security,” but the One Big Beautiful Bill doesn’t deliver that. It’s just a ...

A broad majority of Americans still view Social Security favorably, but new polling suggests younger generations—especially ...

While most creditors can't touch your Social Security checks, some debts can still reduce your monthly benefit.

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

All Social Security recipients can get one do-over in their lifetime. If you withdraw your application for benefits and repay ...