If you are hoping to work while collecting Social Security benefits in 2026, you need to know the potential impact on your ...

Social Security benefits are eligible for a cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, each year. The purpose of COLAs is to help ...

There are two new rules taking effect in 2026 that could sting for current members of the labor force. Even though Social ...

Social Security's work rules are very different for some retirees than others. Specifically: If you have not yet reached FRA, ...

In 2025, you begin losing $1 in benefits for every $2 above $23,400 if you won't reach your full retirement age for the whole ...

*The Social Security Administration (SSA) has introduced a new income cap for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients, effective now. If your monthly earnings exceed $1,620, you risk ...

It has been my custom for most of the past 28 years to write a year-end column summarizing the Social Security updates ...

Many Americans expect to work well into older age, yet a large share end up leaving the workforce earlier than planned, often because of unexpected health problems. For those who can no longer work, ...

Applying for disability benefits can feel overwhelming, especially when mental health conditions are making it hard to hold down steady work. Many people wonder not only how to apply for Social ...

SSI and SSDI are Social Security benefits for people with disabilities based on different eligibility requirements. SSDI recipients also qualify for Medicare, while SSI recipients may qualify for ...