If you're pulling in a high salary this year, your paycheck might look a little different than you expected. The government just raised the ceiling on how much income gets hit with Social Security tax ...

The 2026 Social Security wage base limit rose to $184,500 from $176,100 in 2025. Workers must earn at or above the wage base limit for 35 years to qualify for maximum Social Security benefits. Income ...

Everyone dreams of a comfortable retirement. Social Security benefits form the backbone of income for millions of Americans, ...

The 2026 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment is 2.8%. The wage base limit will increase by over $8,000 in 2026. The retirement earnings test threshold will also increase. Most Social Security ...

Social Security benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026 due to the annual cost of living adjustment. Full retirement age rises to 67 years for those turning 66 in 2026. The Social Security wage base limit ...

You need to meet income and claiming requirements to be eligible for the max benefit. Social Security has been a critical part of Americans' retirement income for decades. In many cases, Social ...

Social Security recipients are going to see an annual cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) of 2.8% for 2026. They'll also see a boost in the wage base limit -- the max income subject to Social Security ...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 02: Elon Musk attends the 2022 Met Gala celebrating "In America: An Anthology of Fashion" at The Metropolitan Museum of Art on May 02, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Noam ...

The Social Security Administration on Oct. 10 unveiled a higher threshold for earnings subject to Social Security payroll taxes, known as the "taxable maximum" or "wage base." The limit shifts ...

Social Security’s trust fund faces a critical deadline that most Americans aren’t prepared for. The 2025 Trustees Report ...