As retirement costs continue to rise across the United States, Social Security remains a financial lifeline for millions of ...

For decades, interest from the Social Security trust fund helped cover shortfalls, but since around 2019, payouts have ...

Retirement benefits are not a lifetime guarantee on autopilot. To keep monthly checks flowing, retirees have to keep meeting ...

Sudden Social Security changes can take you by surprise and affect your check for the rest of your life. Learn about WEP, GPO ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has released its payment schedule for January 2026, including special timing for ...

Social Security beneficiaries receiving payments in 2026 can expect about $56 more every month, a new tax deduction that will lower seniors' taxes, and modernization updates to the agency.

The benefits provide important economic support for older people who cannot work. The White House recently halted changes to ...

The maximum monthly Social Security benefit has been set at $5,251 for 2026. Monthly benefits increase each month you delay claiming beyond your full retirement age. Workers will also need to achieve ...

When the federal government starts coming apart at its fiscal seams, Social Security will be the first thing to unravel. It is among the country’s largest financial challenges at over $50 trillion in ...

In fact, Gen Z is eight times more likely than seniors to support benefit cuts. A majority of Americans under 30 say younger workers should be protected from higher taxes, even if doing so reduces ...

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