It’s an unfortunate truth that far too many people will have to navigate the potential shortfall of Social Security, which is expected to begin as early as 2032. With the trust fund that provides ...

Both Social Security and Medicare have their own income streams, separate from the federal government's general fund. This ...

We're now less than a decade from a 24% benefit cut, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. There's still time for the government to step in and reform the program to avoid this, ...

One way to build confidence and avoid those troubles is with a comprehensive retirement plan, which can entail using your ...

Your retirement probably won't look like your parents' retirement, thanks in part to rising costs . Here are some ways to assess your finances to get yourself into a better financial position.

Financial independence matters more than retirement, especially with Social Security’s future unclear. See why 4 high-yield ...

A good number of Americans rely on Social Security as income to cover their living expenses and basic needs. Each month, the Social Security Administration issues payments to Americans who qualify for ...

As some Social Security recipients received two checks in August, they will not receive one in September. However, the majority of recipients will not see any change to their usual payment schedule.

The trust funds for Social Security and Medicare are expected to be depleted by 2034, which could prompt the bond market to push Congress into action, according to a leading economist. Yaros pointed ...

The next decade will see a major catalyst for fiscal reform, namely the looming insolvency of the trust funds that support Social Security and Medicare. Lawmakers will initially try to put off making ...

Social Security payments for the month of September follow a normal schedule. But recipients who were previously overpaid by the Social Security Administration may need to take action to avoid smaller ...

Social Security payments for September are starting to hit recipients' bank accounts, with the Labor Day holiday causing Supplemental Security Income checks to be sent out sooner than usual. Social ...