Category: Guide & Explainers

Social Security identity theft happens when someone uses your Social Security number or other personal data to commit fraud. Criminals use stolen Social Security numbers […]

Social engineering is one of the most dangerous threats in cybersecurity today.  It does not depend on hacking software or network flaws; it depends on […]

Every paycheck you receive has certain deductions, and one of the most important is the Social Security tax withholding.  This money funds the benefits paid […]

Every working person in the United States pays Social Security tax, which funds the benefits that retirees, disabled individuals, and survivors receive.  This tax is […]

With 2026 on the horizon, many Social Security recipients and future claimants are watching for changes, some minor, some impactful.  While the full details depend […]

Survivor benefits (for widows, widowers, ex-spouses, dependent children) are a key part of the Social Security system.  There is no fixed table with one dollar […]

Not everyone who receives Social Security benefits pays tax on them.  Whether your benefits are taxable depends on how much total income you have and […]

The Social Security program is one of the most important parts of the U.S. government’s support system for older Americans.  It provides monthly income to […]

In many cases, Social Security benefits can be taxable at the federal level in 2025. But not everyone will pay tax on them.  Whether your […]

The average Social Security check 2025 gives retirees a helpful benchmark for what many people are receiving in monthly retirement benefits.  It’s not a guarantee […]