For much of the year, more Social Security beneficiaries focus on the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). The COLA directly impacts retirees’ monthly benefits, increasing payouts to counter inflation.

The wage base limit is the maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax. The wage base limit will increase to $184,500 beginning in 2026. Changes in the national average wage ...

Why don’t we have a maximum wage? Asking that question is another way of asking why some people can rake in millions while others struggle to earn enough to eat. A maximum wage might be one way to ...

Once you retire, there’s a good chance you’ll need your monthly Social Security income to manage your senior living costs.