While Social Security benefits are taxable, how much you’ll pay ultimately depends on your income from other taxable sources as well as where you live.

We’ll review how COLA is calculated, highlight some historical data, and explain why—even with COLA—the purchasing power of Social Security has declined.

Social Security is full of complexities and extremely dynamic, changing almost every year. This post will help you sort through the clutter.

In this post, we’ll outline various approaches on how to maximize your Social Security benefits so you can enjoy retirement to the fullest.

If you’re currently married, divorced, or widowed, you may be entitled to Social Security benefits based on your partner’s (or ex’s) work record.

While it’s best to wait until full retirement age to claim Social Security benefits, a few specific circumstances covered in this article say otherwise.

You can work and collect Social Security benefits at the same time. However, the dollar amount of your monthly check is sometimes temporarily reduced.

Whether you receive a Social Security check or pay into the program, familiarize yourself with these key changes on tap for 2024.

If you’re curious about Social Security and the program’s impact on current recipients and future retirees, read on.