The current taxable maximum in 2025 is $176,100. This means that workers who earned more than $176,000 in 2025 are paying Social Security taxes up to the taxable maximum; workers who earn less are ...

Those who work long, high-paying careers can receive thousands of dollars above the average Social Security benefit.

Think you know when to retire? Social Security’s ‘full retirement age’ might be misleading—here’s what it really means for ...

Alden and Dena Swartz draw nearly $4,000 a month from Social Security, the government program designed to support Americans in retirement. And they are struggling. Gail Randle and her partner, Mike ...