When thinking about retirement income, Social Security plays a key role for many Americans. For those who are divorced — or ...

Now, if you have other taxable income sources, it's still possible your Social Security will go above the threshold where ...

The U.S. government could shut down on Wednesday if Congress fails to approve funding for federal agencies. Here's how that ...

A new bipartisan congressional proposal for the beleaguered Social Security program aims to change the wording around key ...

Facing financial strain, the U.S. government plans to gradually increase the Social Security retirement age starting in 2026.

Whether you are a few years out from full retirement age or you are just beginning your career, there is no better time to ...

Social Security does get funding from the government but isn't impacted the same way as other federal services during a shutdown.

The Social Security Administration has clarified its stance on raising the retirement age. While Social Security can ...

The timing of the first weekend in November requires the SSA to distribute two payments in October. The month's first ...

There is indeed a little-known Social Security claiming strategy that provides a lump-sum payment, but it’s not without its ...

Right now, for people born in 1960 or later, the full retirement age (FRA) is 67. That means if you wait until 67 to claim ...

Up to 85% of your Social Security benefits may be taxed, but a new "senior deduction" can cut taxes—unless your income is too ...