The Social Security Administration (SSA) in the United States is about to send out checks for retired people for the month of June. Many Americans are eagerly awaiting the date des ...

Here's the average Social Security benefit for people age 65. Waiting longer to claim benefits, even past retirement age, can ...

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is gearing up to tighten its reins in 2025, potentially hitting pause on payments to ...

And these fears aren’t trivial. Social Security Administration (SSA) data shows people over 65 derive about 31% of their income from Social Security — and for 12% of men and 15% of women over 65, it ...

Millions of people receiving Social Security benefits could see an increase in their monthly payments due to a new law signed ...

The Trump administration's efforts to crack down on illegal immigration through taxes isn't confined to legislation. The IRS in April reached an information-sharing agreement with ICE to share ...

Just like with Social Security retirement benefits, you need to be at least 62 years old to collect a spousal benefit on ...

As one reader writes, the "old trope of work-or-volunteer remedies" recalls the “welfare queen” stereotype of 40 years ago, ...

Are you curious to know how your balance compares to the average today? Fidelity has fresh data on IRA balances. But you may not like what you see.

Social Security benefits aren't just for retirement. Here are the perks you can take advantage of now. People tend to grumble about paying into Social Security, a federal program that provides ...

To see the impact of different claiming decisions, let's compare them for ages 62, 67, and 70. Those are notable ages because it's the earliest you can claim Social Security, the full retirement age ...

Understanding how investment income impacts your Social Security benefits is crucial for financial planning. While many worry ...