There’s a reason Social Security is such an important income stream for so many retired Americans. For one thing, a lot of ...

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 ...

One of the biggest surprises would-be retirees face when planning their retirement finances is the fact that their Social ...

Analysis of the 2.8% COLA, 2026 Medicare premiums, and IRMAA cliffs. Plus, a year-end checklist to maximize your benefits and minimize taxes.

In 2026, the maximum Social Security benefit is hitting a new high of $5,251. If your benefit is closer to the average of $2,071 each month, it’s easy to imagine that you’d be all set financially if ...

Dear Savvy Senior: Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Trump’s big, beautiful bill eliminated that. What can you tell me? — About to Retire Dear ...

One of the biggest changes every year is the cost-of-living adjustment or COLA. The 2026 COLA will be 2.8%. That's a slight ...

Suze Orman couldn’t have been clearer in her podcast when, in 2023, she proclaimed, “a Roth retirement account is the ...

Find out the average Social Security benefit amount for 65-year-old Americans and how you can prioritize building your ...

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