According to the Transamerica Center poll, nearly 40 percent of Gen Xers expect to retire at age 70-plus or not at all. They are more likely than other age groups to cite financial concerns, including ...

The Social Security Administration said the shutdown will not affect benefit payments, according to a notice on its website and social media. Social Security payments are not subject to budget swings ...

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

The looming government shutdown threatens to delay the announcement of the 2026 Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA), potentially impacting millions of seniors who rely on this critical ...

Social Security recipients now have the second of three data points that will determine their cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) in 2026.A key gauge for inflation — the Consumer Price Index for ...

Social Security is no spring chicken — it just turned 90. Even the freshmen in the workforce eventually will reach cash-in age. But do they, and should they, care?

Even in the best-case scenario, retired workers may be disappointed with Social Security's 2026 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA).

You become eligible for Social Security at 62, but you must wait until your full retirement age (FRA) to qualify for the full benefit you've earned based on your work history. Your FRA depends on your ...

The problem with the “basic math” behind delaying Social Security is that it often overlooks longevity risk. While it’s true that waiting longer increases your benefit, your total lifetime payout ...

Savers are deeply worried that Social Security won't cover their retirement costs, but there are things you can do to close the gap.

When it comes to collecting Social Security, “full retirement age” is a critical concept. Unfortunately, the term can be a bit misleading. Be Aware: Social Security Full Retirement Age Went Up This ...