Navigating the complexities of a mixed work history is crucial for understanding potential reductions in Social Security ...

I retired from the federal government 10 years ago under the Civil Service Retirement System program. I applied for my ...

The introduction of the Senate’s Protect America’s Workforce Act to restore federal unions comes as the House’s bill nears the possibility of a floor vote.

In a nutshell, the SSFA just made more than 3 million public sector retirees happy — especially teachers, firefighters, ...

WASHINGTON — When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years ago this week, he said it would provide economic stability to older people while giving the U.S. "an ...

A recent law means widows and dependents may qualify for higher Social Security payments and even back pay if they take action now.

Prior to January of this year, close to three million Social Security beneficiaries were recipients of reduced benefits due to having non-covered pensions provided to them by their employers. This ...

The Social Security program recently celebrated its 90th anniversary on August 14th. Being one decade short of a centennial, the program has certainly undergone many varying changes over the course of ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. retirees, especially around what some are calling “tax-free Social Security.” ...

If you’re a teacher, firefighter, police officer, or another type of public servant, your retirement income may be getting a boost. After years of debate, lawmakers have passed a reform that changes ...

WASHINGTON — When President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law 90 years ago this week, he said it would provide economic stability to older people while giving the U.S. "an ...