To reach the maximum Social Security payout you generally need to earn at or above the program's taxable wage cap for 35 ...

When I retire, I plan to travel. I'll probably continue writing about money, markets, and investing because I love it, but ...

For many, Social Security benefits are a key part of their retirement plan. So it makes sense that you would want to get the most possible from this monthly source of income. As of 2025, the maximum ...

Your earnings history will have a huge impact on your Social Security retirement benefits. But not necessarily all of your earnings will count toward calculating your benefit. The difference between ...

There's a maximum monthly benefit Social Security will pay retirees each year. Even if you delay your claim, you might still fall short on snagging that maximum payday due to your wage history.

President Trump's "big, beautiful bill" offers retirees a new tax deduction, but it's also likely to hasten the depletion of Social Security's coffers. Congress can take steps to avoid any trouble, ...

Social Security gets the majority of its revenue from payroll taxes. But it's not a given that you'll pay Social Security taxes on all of your income. Each year, the Social Security Administration ...