Social Security and Medicare taxes fall under the FICA umbrella, but there are differences between them; they key distinction is the amount the rates apply to.

Social Security's 2.8% COLA won't erase rising costs. Learn simple, realistic steps to cut bills, use benefits wisely, and ...

Rising Medicare Part B premiums scheduled for 2026 will take a significant share out of next year's Social Security COLA, ...

In mid-June, the Medicare Trustees Report had estimated the Part B premium would rise by a scorching-hot 11.5% to $206.20 per ...

Social Security beneficiaries will receive a 2.8% bump in benefits in 2026, but health care alone may eat up their extra ...

No retirement plan is complete without factoring in the income from Social Security benefits. How important Social Security ...

Many people believe that once they reach retirement age, they can simply claim their Social Security benefits. And while that ...

After meeting with advocates, the Trump administration confirmed it has scrapped a controversial regulation that would have ...

The so-called full Social Security retirement age - the age required to receive 100% of accrued benefits - is about to reach ...

The Social Security Administration allows you to claim retirement or spousal benefits at 62, but it considers this early ...

Despite repeatedly promising not to cut Social Security, the Trump Administration is reportedly preparing a proposed rule that could reduce the share of applicants who qualify for Social Security ...

In 2025, the average monthly Social Security benefit is about $2,008. Learn how your payment compares and what steps you can ...