Christine Farro has cut back on the presents she sends her grandchildren on their birthdays, and she’s put off taking two ...

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A Republican-backed House bill includes a range new tax breaks, including a $4,000 deduction for seniors. Here's what to know.

Four out of 10 Social Security beneficiaries pay income tax on a portion of their benefits, according to the Social Security Administration. While on the campaign trail last ...

Since income earned above the wage base limit is not subject to Social Security payroll taxes, it's also not considered when ...

Survivors benefits can play a particularly crucial role in helping a senior on Social Security make ends meet after their ...

Donald Trump and the GOP's tax plan includes several provisions that benefit the rich and hurt the poor, while raising the national debt by trillions.

Today marks a significant day for millions as the Social Security Administration (SSA) disburses the first round of increased ...

Trump has said for months that he wanted to end the federal income tax on Social Security benefits. About 6.3 million ...

Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment for 2026 could be 2.4%, up from last month's forecast for 2.2%, according to an independent analyst.

Millions of recipients could soon be entitled to the tax break, should the provision make its way into the final bill.

Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency wants to combine your Social Security number into a massive multi-agency federal database, which could violate current law and disrupt ...