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

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxed, but a new "senior deduction" can cut taxes—unless your income is too ...

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

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 ...

Perhaps it's no surprise that some retirees are concerned that their 2026 COLA won't be enough to soften the impact real-life ...

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

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

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

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 ...

While the SSA hasn’t publicly confirmed how many beneficiaries are affected, records obtained via a Freedom of Information ...

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