Amid skyrocketing prices in President Trump’s America, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand of New York is part of an effort to increase Social Security benefits and help seniors combat the rising cost of ...

Survivor benefits are currently paid to around 5.8 million Americans nationwide, with nearly 4 million of those being ...

A new bill seeks to end federal taxes on Social Security benefits, offering retirees relief while boosting program solvency through higher payroll taxes on top earners.

It comes as Americans of all ages continue to navigate rising costs. In October, the Social Security Administration (SSA) ...

In a time of soaring prices and dwindling purchasing power, a new legislative proposal aims to provide direct relief to ...

A new proposal would cap annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments for top earnings beneficiaries, potentially closing 10% of the program’s funding gap.

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Claiming benefits early results in a reduction of benefits, while claiming late can increase one's benefit. Retirees can start claiming benefits as early as age 62 and as late as age 70. There's no ...

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As Social Security marks its 90th birthday, many Americans appear to be losing confidence in the landmark U.S. institution. More than half (52%) of Americans who haven’t retired yet say they expect to ...

Slated for demolition: Both this classic mural in a Washington, D.C., federal building and the program it depicts, Social Security, may soon be destroyed by the Trump administration. Credit: Photo by ...

For the month of November, those who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will get their payments, just not during the calendar month. SSI payments for the month of November are scheduled to go ...