If Social Security's 2026 COLA comes in at 2.7% or higher (which is still a possibility), it will mean that inflation has ...

The big day for Social Security's more than 70 million traditional beneficiaries is right around the corner. Assuming the ...

If you're collecting benefits on a spouse's (or ex-spouse's) work record, you may lose those if you remarry. Although Social Security is generally protected from private creditors, owing federal debts ...

There is indeed a little-known Social Security claiming strategy that provides a lump-sum payment, but it’s not without its ...

Another effect of a shutdown is that news of the next Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) may be delayed. The ...

Many Americans are taking Social Security early, but is that wise? It depends. Here's what to know when deciding when to claim Social Security.

If you claim Social Security early, you could find yourself wishing you had made a different choice as you cope with smaller ...

Have blank years lurking in your Social Security wage history? Spotting them early could help you make a smarter retirement ...

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that Social Security payments will be reduced by 24% in 2032 unless the current system is reformed. A 24% reduction in benefits could result in ...

According to The Senior Citizens League, two-thirds of older Americans count on their monthly Social Security checks for at least half their income. That means when and how benefits are claimed can ...

A new bill introduced in the U.S. Congress aims to eliminate federal taxes on Social Security benefits for nearly all ...

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.