Social Security payment dates for February 2026: When to expect benefits

See when to expect your Social Security benefits for the month of February.

Getting divorced? Here's what that means for your Social Security benefits

This is one area where you and your ex could remain intertwined long after the divorce is finalized.

Ask the editor, January 30: Questions on Social Security benefits taxation

In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the taxation of Social Security benefits ...

They said he didn’t qualify for $5K property tax break. But they were wrong.

The Stay NJ property tax benefit was welcomed by New Jersey senior citizens desperate to blunt the ever-rising cost of ...

Parents could save over $300,000 using Trump accounts — these are the required contributions

Parents could save over $300,000 using Trump accounts. Trump Accounts offer a $303,800 windfall for newborns. This figure ...

Seniors: Reduce Taxable Income and Get the New Deduction-Annuities Can Help

The new deduction can lower your taxable income and thus your combined income. It's estimated that 90% of seniors will now pay no federal income tax on their Social Security benefits. Some other ...
Family Destinations Guide

8 Cities In South Carolina Where You Can Live Simply Without Breaking The Bank

Orangeburg is a sweet spot for folks who want small-town charm with just enough city perks. The historic downtown area ...

Are You Beating the Average Social Security Benefit?

The average benefit has reached a historic high, but it may not go as far as you'd hoped.

First 2027 Social Security COLA forecasts a small bump at 2.5%. But early predictions are often incorrect. Here’s what retirees should watch instead

The Senior Citizens League has released its first forecast for next year’s cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), projecting a 2.5 ...

First 2027 Social Security COLA forecasts a small bump at 2.5%. But early predictions are often incorrect. Here’s what retirees should watch instead

A new 2.5% COLA forecast is making the rounds, but that number may not tell the whole story.

Here's How Much of Your Pre-Retirement Income Social Security Is Supposed to Cover

It was never supposed to be your whole retirement plan.

Senate passes funding deal but a partial government shutdown is on tap for this weekend

The Senate passed a deal Friday evening to avert a government shutdown but the bill requires House approval, meaning the government is set for a partial government shutdown beginning at midnight which ...