Forty-two years later, Social Security is still evolving from the laws enacted by that 1983 Congress. 2026 will see the last ...

Ida Fuller, 95, of Brattleboro, Vt., who received Social Security check no. 1 in January, 1940, is congratulated by Robert E. Normandie, district manager of Vermont's Social Security division, on ...

The top actuary for Social Security's trust funds on Tuesday confirmed that the insolvency date of those funds has moved up due to the recently-enacted tax and spending package, leaving policymakers ...

An executive order from President Trump will completely alter how benefits are paid to more than 500,000 beneficiaries. Five additional Social Security changes are expected when the calendar turns to ...

Starting in 2026, Social Security will have major updates, including higher benefits, changes to taxes, and adjustments to work credits. Retirees need to know these changes to plan ahead.

The changes could affect the financial security of those with disabilities, especially older adults, the Urban Institute's report said. The Social Security Administration could change the job and age ...

The good news first. Social Security recipients may see a 2.8% rise in their monthly checks next year, according to the latest estimate based on the latest inflation report. The bad news: that only ...

Social Security is a dynamic program that undergoes an assortment of changes every year. The star of these changes is the cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), which can beef up monthly payouts for nearly ...

Millions of older Americans could soon see a modest tax break on their retirement income under new legislation passed by Congress. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA)—a sweeping Republican-backed ...

The most anticipated day of the year is rapidly approaching for the nearly 70 million beneficiaries who took home a traditional Social Security benefit in July. On Oct. 15, the Social Security ...

The most anticipated day of the year is rapidly approaching for the nearly 70 million beneficiaries who took home a traditional Social Security benefit in July. On Oct. 15, the Social Security ...