Mary Cunningham is a reporter for CBS MoneyWatch. Before joining the business and finance vertical, she worked at "60 Minutes," CBSNews.com and CBS News 24/7 as part of the CBS News Associate Program.

Dear Savvy Senior: Do I have to pay taxes on my Social Security retirement benefits? I heard that President Trump’s big, beautiful bill eliminated that. What can you tell me? — About to Retire Dear ...

A good number of Americans rely on Social Security as income to cover their living expenses and basic needs. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to Americans who qualify for ...

One in 3 Americans says they don’t believe Social Security will be around when they turn 65, according to a new Ramsey Solutions report. While that fear is understandable, it’s not the full picture.

As some Social Security recipients received two checks in August, they will not receive one in September. However, the majority of recipients will not see any change to their usual payment schedule.

Social Security payments for September are starting to hit recipients' bank accounts, with the Labor Day holiday causing Supplemental Security Income checks to be sent out sooner than usual. Social ...

The administration wants Social Security to become a "digital-first agency." President Donald Trump is once again vowing to protect Social Security if congressional Republicans seek another ...

Of the over 71 million Americans who receive regular Social Security payments, some may have begun receiving smaller checks. However, the payments should arrive on schedule nonetheless. The final ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. retirees, especially around what some are calling “tax-free Social Security.” ...

Social Security is facing a revenue shortfall in the coming years. If lawmakers can't or don't implement effective changes, benefit cuts could be inevitable. The latest Trustees report has an estimate ...

In January 2026, several changes to Social Security will take effect, impacting everything from credits and taxes to benefit checks and full retirement age (FRA) rules. Knowing about these updates ...

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