Retirees may be in for a rude awakening in the not-too-distant future unless Congress does something to fix Social Security.

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

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

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

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

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

It's easy to grow weary of bad news, and for some, Social Security's solvency is just one more piece of stinky news. If ...

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

Social Security is facing a serious funding shortfall that will cause it to run out of money sooner than projected, and the ...

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

U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville is facing criticism after referring to Social Security as a “scam” in a post on X, prompting ...