The Social Security Administration recently made improvements to its customer service, but what are they, and will they ...

Advocates say long waits, lost staff, and new online hurdles are shutting out older Americans who rely on in‑person support.

The federal government taxes the Social Security benefits of all seniors whose provisional income -- adjusted gross income ...

Your first Social Security check of 2026 does more than flip the calendar. It's also the first payment that reflects the new cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), so many retirees will see a change right ...

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Social Security benefits are typically delivered on time, but in the rare case yours isn't, there are some things you can do ...

Are you one of the 74.8 million Americans receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and/or Social Security benefits? If so, that monthly benefit is probably essential to your budget, which means ...

Social Security takes your top 35 years of earnings into account in determining your average career earnings. However, when it comes to figuring your benefit, the formula doesn't treat every dollar of ...

It's hard to believe that 2025 is pretty much almost over. But now that we've reached the tail end of the year, it's time to start looking toward 2026. If you're receiving Social Security, you should ...

If you say the words "Social Security" in a crowded room, you might get some interesting reactions. And some of those reactions may be rooted in fear. There are rumors flying that Social Security is ...

Question: “I am 63 and took Social Security early. My father left me a $100,000 inheritance for my retirement when he died in 2001. I met a man on the internet from Jordan. I worked double shifts to ...