How Your State's Social Security Check Measures Up Against the National Average

The average Social Security check ranges from $1,814 to $2,196 by state, but higher payments don't always mean an easier retirement. Here's where your dollar goes furthest.
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March 7 Brings a Social Security Shake-Up Most Americans Will Miss

When it comes to Social Security changes, most Americans are focused on high-profile shifts that affect their finances, such as new tax deductions under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act that effectively ...

Retirees: Take the Risk Out of Your Income With a TIPS Ladder

A TIPS ladder is a self-liquidating portfolio designed to provide inflation-adjusted income over a defined time horizon. In ...
The Hill

Save Social Security by first taking elderly poverty off the table

Social Security’s trust fund is projected to run dry in 2032, prompting a contentious reform debate replete with images of impoverished elderly and wheelchair-bound grandmothers being pushed off ...
NBC Washington

Social Security checks go out this week. Here are the changes for 2026

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 ...
Austin American-Statesman

2026 Social Security payments will hit bank accounts this week — and they may be bigger

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their January benefits this week. There will also be another SSI check distributed at the end of the ...
Investopedia

Your First Social Security Check in 2026: What to Expect

Elizabeth Guevara is a personal finance reporter who explains the world of business and economics and how it impacts your finances. She joined Investopedia in 2024. Investopedia / Photo Illustration ...
The Motley Fool

Social Security: This Is the Exact Salary You Need to Earn the Max Benefit in 2026

Starting next year, retirees can earn up to $5,251 per month from Social Security. The average retired worker collects around $2,013 per month in Social Security benefits, according to November 2025 ...
USA Today

Is Social Security income taxable? Be sure you know how much you owe.

If you receive Social Security benefits, keep in mind that you likely need to pay taxes on that money. Like many parts of the tax code, it can be complicated to figure out whether – and how much – you ...
Austin American-Statesman

Who qualifies for 2 SSI checks? Why some Social Security recipients get 2 payments in December

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some will receive their December benefits this week. SSI recipients will also get two checks this month. Here's what to ...
Forbes

The Truth About ‘No Tax On Social Security’

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 28: Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-NV) (C) speaks during a rally in support of Social Security with Sen. Tom Harkin (D-IA) (L) and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) in the ...
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A New Social Security Garnishment May Be on the Table in 2026 -- and There Are 2 Legal Ways Most Retirees Can Avoid It

Social Security represents a financial foundation that most retirees would struggle to make do without. President Donald Trump and his administration have enacted several changes to Social Security ...