To receive the highest Social Security benefits, you'll have to earn at least the maximum taxable amount annually. For 2025, that's $176,100. In 2015, the amount was $118,500. Any earnings made over the maximum amount isn't taxed and won't count toward your total earnings.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is preparing to distribute another round of payments this Monday, February 3 to eligible beneficiaries, but how do you know if you're due t

Expecting a Social Security check this week? Here's February's payment schedule, so you know exactly when you'll get it.