Get a clear estimate of your future Social Security income. Follow these five steps to review your records, calculate benefits, and prepare for retirement.

See what a 2.8% Social Security COLA does to a $2,200 benefit in 2026, including Medicare costs, taxes, and earnings rules ...

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Social Security benefits are subject to tax. The threshold at which tax kicks in isn't indexed to inflation, so more people are taxed each year. You can reduce the chances you'll owe tax on benefits ...