President Trump has pushed to make the federal government more efficient, but changes to tax law could lead to deeper Social ...

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

The first Social Security payment for the month of August is set to be sent to recipients this week. Here's what recipients ...

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 ...

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

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

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

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

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

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 ...

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