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

Growing older has its challenges, and many seniors only have Social Security to count on when it's time to pay the bills.

Have blank years lurking in your Social Security wage history? Spotting them early could help you make a smarter retirement decision that boosts your future benefits.

A retirement job may not have been part of your long-term plan, but it can go a long way toward easing your financial stress.

Taking Social Security benefits before full retirement age means permanently lower monthly payments. Learn how waiting can substantially increase your household's long-term financial security.

The wording around Social Security’s retirement age may soon change to help people better understand their claiming options.

Nearly 22 million seniors rely on Social Security, but benefits cover all costs in only 10 states for retirees without a ...

A new report from Realtor.com now shows that Americans in only ten states can live comfortably on Social Security benefits alone after retirement if they’ve paid off their mortgage.

A new report from Realtor.com now shows that Americans in only ten states can live comfortably on Social Security benefits alone after retirement if they’ve paid off their mortgage.

The traditional retirement age of 65 may no longer be a realistic expectation for some Indiana residents. Economic uncertainty is prompting many retirement-age adults to apply for Social Security ...

The Social Security Administration is transitioning to electronic payments next week after 85 years of issuing paper checks to U.S. retirees.

Starting Sept. 30, both the Social Security Administration and the IRS are phasing out paper checks as part of a massive ...