Retirees must wait another five and a half weeks (give or take a few days) for the Social Security Administration (SSA) to ...

The U.S. government could shut down on Wednesday if Congress fails to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

If you're on benefits or expect to claim soon, it's only natural to feel a little anxious when you hear that yet more Social ...

Seniors on Social Security and SSI will get their October payments as scheduled on the first and third of the month. They'll ...

Facing financial strain, the U.S. government plans to gradually increase the Social Security retirement age starting in 2026.

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

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

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

Social Security payment amounts are determined by factors like age of retirement or the amount paid into Social Security.

The Social Security Administration has clarified its stance on raising the retirement age. While Social Security can ...

Along with potentially raising the retirement age, Commissioner Frank Bisignano suggested other measures to address the ...

Whether you are a few years out from full retirement age or you are just beginning your career, there is no better time to ...