From the rise of virtual influencers to the convergence of short-form video and UGC, here are six predictions that will shape the future of social media in 2026 and beyond.

Approximately 40% of Social Security beneficiaries continue to work after claiming their benefits, indicating that, in many cases, Social Security benefits are insufficient to cover the total cost of living.

Many middle-class retirees followed popular advice and later regretted it. See which claiming choices cut lifetime income and what to consider before you file.

Recent research shows that reducing social media use for at least one week can lower rates of anxiety, depression, and insomnia in young adults.

If you recently got an email from the Social Security Administration, don't ignore it. Millions of people who created an online my Social Security account before September 18, 2021, will soon have to switch to a Login.gov account to be able to continue to ...

For X (Twitter), just go to Settings and Support > Settings and Privacy. Then select Security and account access > Security. From here if you make sure that 2FA is on, you also get the benefit of automatic email alerts for all new logins. (But you will have to keep an eye on your email).

In 2026, some retirees will owe taxes on their Social Security benefits. This is true despite the fact that President Donald Trump pledged he would change the rules to eliminate taxes on them, and later said the majority of seniors wouldn't face taxes on their Social Security income.