Retirement should bring peace of mind, not confusion. Yet as we move deeper into 2026, countless Americans collecting Social ...

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

A new, temporary 'senior bonus' will enable many taxpayers age 65 and older to deduct up to $6,000 in income from their federal returns. You must file a new Schedule 1-A. The new enhanced deduction ...

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 ...