While surveys show Americans worry Social Security will run out of money, benefits will continue, one economist says.

The reason for delaying until 70 comes down to the total benefits you have a chance to receive over a lifetime. Most people ...

A lot of people rely on Social Security to meet their essential needs in retirement, and that's a totally fine approach. But ...

“I was told that there’s a benefit for the minor children of retirees receiving Social Security.” ...

The second step to achieving the maximum Social Security monthly benefit is delaying claiming benefits until you turn 70 ...

For some retirees, the change could eliminate federal income taxes entirely, although many were already exempt from Social ...

The SSA is set to distribute payments to nearly 74 million beneficiaries on January 28, following a 2.8% Cost of Living ...

Critics warn Dave Ramsey's early-claiming Social Security advice can lead to lower lifetime benefits. Here's what experts say ...

As the SSA embarks on its benefits-payment schedule for 2026, we bring you the lowdown on what’s still to come in January.

A Social Security card is shown in Tigard, Ore., Oct. 12, 2021. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane, FIle) (Jenny Kane, Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. All rights reserved ...

When discussions about Social Security’s future arise, many assume the only options involve cutting benefits or raising taxes ...

A retiree who saved diligently and built a comfortable portfolio can face an unwelcome surprise at tax season: a bill far ...