Every American’s personal data is at risk of fraud after DOGE’s alleged mismanagement, Social Security’s former chief data officer tells MarketWatch.

Taxation of Social Security benefits began with 1983 legislation that was designed to help shore up Social Security’s finances. Certain tax revenues, including the taxation of Social Security benefits ...

If you are among the more than 70 million Americans who will receive Social Security benefits in 2026, there are several changes to the program that will impact your payments. Among the key ...

Learn the average Social Security benefit for 75-year-olds, why payments are higher for late claimers, and how to estimate your own retirement income.

The Social Security Administration is under new leadership after former Fiserv CEO Frank Bisignano has been sworn in as commissioner. The change at the helm of the federal agency comes after the Trump ...

The Social Security payroll tax includes a 6.2% tax paid by both employees and employers. Workers will pay Social Security payroll taxes on up to $184,500 in earnings in 2026. Individuals who have ...

The Social Security Administration's annual announcement setting next year's cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, will be delayed because of the government shutdown, the agency said. Each year, the ...

The Social Security trustees have released their annual report highlighting “the current and projected financial status” of the Social Security trust fund. And the media duly reported on the fund’s ...

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The Social Security Fairness Act was signed into law by President Joe Biden in January 2025 to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. The law means retirees, and ...