Staying informed about the program's changes can help maximize your benefits.

Did policymakers in 1983 do a good job fixing Social Security?

With Social Security's trust fund sliding toward insolvency, one group wants to cap benefits for the wealthiest U.S. couples.

Despite common headlines, Social Security is not projected to completely shut down. According to the Social Security ...

Millions of older Americans rely on Social Security to make ends meet in retirement. And chances are, if you’re still working ...

Across the U.S., over seven million people are to get a payment from the Social Security Administration this Wednesday.

A new projection by Penn Wharton Budget Model says Social Security closer to insolvency than previously thought.

It's natural to worry about a key component of your retirement plan, like Social Security. However, it's important know the ...

We are told that Social Security is running out of money. That language is figurative and imprecise, but many Americans take it literally.

Beneficiaries who started collecting Social Security before May 1997 are typically paid on the 3rd of each month, regardless ...

Could Social Security's retirement age ever be lowered? Here's why experts say it's unlikely, what's driving the debate, and ...