In this week's Ask the Editor Q&A, Joy Taylor answers questions on the taxation of Social Security benefits ...

Social Security is often framed as a handout from Washington, but the program rests on a simple, concrete reality: workers pay into it with every paycheck and then draw on what they have earned.

Social Security benefits lost 20% of buying power between 2010 and 2024. COLAs use CPI-W which underweights healthcare and housing costs relative to senior spending patterns. Social Security benefits ...

Yes, the federal government will take a cut of Social Security, which can include monthly retirement, survivor and disability benefits, if total income exceeds certain amounts. But recipients also ...

Many retirees rely on Social Security as a core part of their income, which means tax changes can have a meaningful effect on their monthly budget. With 2026 right around the corner, understanding how ...

The thresholds at which Social Security benefits are taxed aren't indexed to inflation. A growing number of retirees are taxed on these benefits. In 2026, some retirees will owe taxes on their Social ...

Social Security has some complicated rules that can affect retirees' finances. One of these rules could mean retirees can't spend some of their Social Security income. Retirees can try to take steps ...