There's a reason many retirees may be disappointed in their benefits this year.

A smaller February 2026 Social Security check is often due to COLA limits, Medicare premiums, taxes, or earnings rules. Here's what may be reducing yours.

A $2,300 Social Security check puts you in a relatively strong position, whether you're planning for retirement or have already stepped away from work. For many households, that amount can cover core ...

As some Social Security recipients received two checks in August, they will not receive one in September. However, the majority of recipients will not see any change to their usual payment schedule.

Social Security’s new COLA boosts benefits, but Medicare premiums, IRMAA surcharges, Part D costs and tax withholding can shrink retirees’ real increase.

Even with cost-of-living increases, Social Security barely covers basic living expenses in most places. But regardless of how far your money goes where you live, retirees count on these benefits and ...

The average Social Security check reached a major milestone when it crossed $2,000 per month for the first time earlier this year. Now, with the announcement of the 2026 cost-of-living adjustment ...

Your Social Security check is going to look different next year than it does in 2025. You’ll be getting a Cost of Living Adjustment that will increase your check. Rising Medicare premiums are also ...

The Social Security Administration confirmed a 2.8% Social Security COLA for 2026, lifting the average retiree benefit by ...

Living on a fixed income can feel limiting, especially in larger cities where housing and healthcare costs continue to rise. The average Social Security check is now just a little over $2,000 per ...

The average Social Security check in 2025 is $1,976 per month ($23,712 per year), according to the Social Security Administration (SSA). For this analysis, let’s assume you can invest the full check ...