If you don't end up living a very long life, claiming Social Security at 70 could leave you with a smaller total payout ...

People with certain serious health conditions now on the “Compassionate Allowances” list may receive benefits more quickly.

Social Security is a major source of income for 74M Americans — but how far does the average check go? See average benefits ...

Earlier this year, the Social Security overpayment recovery rate rose to 50%. You can request a lower rate if 50% is too much ...

If you wait until age 70 to claim Social Security benefits, you'll need to cover all your living expenses on your own until ...

Social Security relies mostly on payroll tax revenue to cover its expenses. In the coming years, though, that income stream ...

The program gave birth to the idea of retirement and covers nearly all Americans — but now it faces major financial and ...

Inflation is problematic if you're living on a fixed income. Learn how Social Security benefits account for inflation and how ...

The new bill comes as the Social Security trust fund approaches possible depletion and as Congress faces mounting pressure.

Social Security turns 90 this week. Here's why the program has financial challenges and what can be done to fix them.

Deciding when to claim Social Security can be tricky. Although the monthly benefit you get in retirement is based on your ...

Millions of Americans will receive their monthly Social Security payments this week. Social Security benefits—issued in one lump sum each month for most recipients—provide critical income for retirees ...