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

Social Security's 2.8% COLA for 2026 brings a raise for retirees, but deductions like Medicare premiums may reduce how much of that increase you actually see.

Nearly 52 million retired workers — or approximately 90% of Americans ages 65 and up — receive Social Security, according to the Social Security Administration. The average monthly benefit amount in ...

For most people, the Social Security payroll tax is just a 6.2% deduction on their paycheck. Few know where the money goes, how it's calculated, or why rules differ based on income, job type, or ...