In 2026, you need to earn $1,890 in wages subject to Social Security tax to qualify for a work credit. This is up $80 from 2025. In 2025, you only had to earn $1,810 to earn a credit that counted ...

Get the latest on Social Security benefits, COLA updates, and policy changes — what they mean for retirees, SSI recipients ...

The Social Security Administration began the second Trump administration with a hostile takeover. It ends the year in turmoil ...

You also don’t need to carry every credit card you have. Just bring the one you use to make most of your transactions. Then, ...

A wallet goes missing, a bag gets stolen, a name change finally becomes official, or someone notices suspicious activity and ...

It would be “a step too far to require office managers to censor Christmas cards”, a government department in Northern ...

A bank account may be closed for a multitude of reasons, ranging from periods of inactivity to suspected fraud. The first ...

Keep your wallet lean to minimize the risk of identity theft; ditch the old receipts, spare keys, and especially your Social ...

Applying for Social Security is easier when you're prepared. Use our comprehensive checklist to gather all the necessary ...

The initial 2026 Social Security payment for those who were getting benefits before May 1997 will arrive January 2. For ...

Two Social Security consultants share insights on when to take Social Security and discuss some of the key changes affecting ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.