Social Security is considered mandatory, and funding for those programs is generally unaffected by a shutdown. Medicare ...

The first government shutdown in six and a half years could happen soon. Here's which programs lose funding in Tennessee.

The government says it needs to cut the amount spent on benefits like PIP to curb rising welfare costs, with the public spend ...

You’ve probably heard that it’s best to take Social Security benefits later rather than sooner. After all, delaying ...

Realtor.com conducted an analysis of all 50 states based on capability of living on Social Security benefits alone.

U.S. jobless claim applications fell to their lowest level in two months last week as layoffs remain low despite mounting ...

Retired workers are on pace to get a historic COLA next year, but Social Security benefits may still lose buying power as ...

When thinking about retirement income, Social Security plays a key role for many Americans. For those who are divorced — or considering divorce — questions often come up about whether splitting from a ...

In spite of an expected first for Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment since 1997, next year's raise is likely to come ...