The second round of September Social Security payments for retirees aged 62 and above, now capped at $5,108, will be issued ...

The agency’s “deficiencies” on IT acquisition are compounded by staff reductions and outdated training plans, according to ...

Social Security is an important safety net for older adults, but you have to understand that it should be just one part of ...

Based on multiple independent estimates, the 2026 COLA should make history by reaching or surpassing 2.5% for a fifth ...

A spokesperson said that Social Security's congressional affairs work is continuing in offices across the agency.

Unfortunately for many retirees, benefit cuts could be a possibility in the next decade. Here's why, plus what you can do to prepare.

The Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimates that Social Security payments will be cut by 24% in late 2032 unless changes are made to the current system. That estimate takes into account ...

Social Security benefits in recent years have increased more sharply than in previous decades due to persistently elevated ...

Social Security benefits increase if you're willing to wait. But if you have a serious illness or health problems, you may be ...

Social Security celebrated its 90th anniversary Thursday, marking a major milestone for the program that supplies monthly benefit checks to almost 70 million senior citizens, disabled people and ...

I’ve written before that the American retirement system is still in pretty good shape compared to those in other countries. But a lot of that rosy scenario relies on the assumption that lawmakers will ...

Age 62 is the earliest age to sign up for Social Security. If you file at that point, you could face a 30% reduction in your benefits compared with waiting until full retirement age. There are some ...