Fact checked by Giselle Cancio If you're a qualified American, you're entitled to receive your hard-earned Social Security benefits in retirement. However, you may find yourself in a situation where your Social Security benefits are smaller than expected because you've earned too much money while receiving early retirement benefits.

The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of some retirees if their provisional income exceeds thresholds for their marital status.

The average Social Security payment will rise by more than $50 per month starting in January, thanks to the federal government’s 3.2% annual cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. A 3.2% increase in the average Social Security check—about $1,

KEY TAKEAWAYS Throughout his campaign, Donald Trump has pledged to protect retirement age and not cut Medicare or Social Security funding.He also proposed eliminating income taxes on Social Security benefits.

Social Security benefits in the United States will see a significant increase due to the Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA). This change, driven by inflation, will impact the monthly payments received by beneficiaries,

Here is all you need to know about this month’s Social Security payments, which go out in three rounds. When does the check arrive? Social Security payments typically begin on t

My wife will reach her full Social Security benefit at 66.5 years of age which is just under 2 years away for her now. If she were to begin to get her monthly check now (i.e. early), would that prevent her from being eligible for the spousal benefit to receive half of what I am currently drawing?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a cornerstone for over 64 million retirees in the United States, ensuring their financial security. A new Senate proposal to raise the eligibility age has sparked widespread debate.